Original research
by
Lukac, Christine D. et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
Canada
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Yes
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
Describing substance use practices and elucidating correlates of concurrent use can inform harm reduction service provision and prevent overdose events.
Findings/Key points
Individuals who used stimulants and opioids concurrently tend to be younger, without paid work or housing. They were engaged in harm reduction and treatment services, yet used illicit drugs with unknown concentration daily. Improving access to age-appropriate services and expanding the availability of both legal and regulated stimulants and opioids may further reduce harms of concurrent use.
Design/methods
Cross-sectional study (n=574)
Keywords
Overdose
Policy/Regulatory
About PWUD
Youth
Illegal drugs
Stimulants