Original research
by
Kelly, Brian C. & Mike Vuolo
Release Date
2021
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
Assess how implementation of naloxone access laws shapes perceived risk of heroin use.
Findings/Key points
There appears to be no empirical evidence that implementation of naloxone access laws has adversely affected perceptions of risk of heroin in the broader US population or within vulnerable subgroups or diverse subpopulations.
Design/methods
Data from the restricted-access National Survey on Drug Use and Health, Prescription Drug Abuse Policy System and the US Census
Keywords
Harm reduction
Hesitancy of prescribers
Advocacy