Injection of Opioid Tablets: Risks and Harm Reduction Information Summary

Report
by
Greenspan, Nicole

Release Date

2019

Geography

Canada

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

No

Findings/Key points

The objective of this information summary is to survey the available information, and answer the following questions: What are the harms associated with injecting hydromorphone or other opioid tablets that were manufactured for oral use, and what can be done to minimize these harms?

Keywords

Harm reduction
Injecting drugs
Safer supply