Overdose prevention centres, safe consumption sites, and drug consumption rooms: A rapid evidence review

Report
by
Shorter, G. et al

Release Date

2023

Geography

International

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Findings/Key points

This rapid review on overdose prevention centres (OPCs) aims to collate and summarise existing evidence. It describes the impact of OPCs on individuals who use drugs, communities, and public health. This is to support decision making and understanding of service provision for health departments, potential providers, researchers, and elected officials (1). This document also covers some practical matters of running a service including day-to-day matters, costs, and any cost savings from their operation. We conclude with information on evaluation; services should be robustly evaluated.

Keywords

SCS/OPS
Evidence base