Possible benefits of providing safe supply of substances to people who use drugs during public health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic

Commentary
by
OHTN Rapid Response Service

Release Date

2020

Geography

Canada

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

No

Objective

To describe the possible benefits of offering safe supply to people who use drugs during public health emergencies like COVID-19

Findings/Key points

Conclusions: Safe supply is a promising treatment for people resistant to other forms of treatment although more research is needed.

Keywords

Safer supply
Stimulants