“Safer supply” alternatives to toxic unregulated drug markets

Commentary
by
Holland, Adam et al

Release Date

2024

Geography

Canada

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

No

Findings/Key points

The evidence for safer supply is not perfect, but in countries where deaths are escalating due to toxic unregulated drug supplies, governments need to take urgent action. This means taking calculated risks in collaboration with affected populations and investing in safer supply interventions supported by a growing observational evidence base.

Keywords

Safer supply
Policy/Regulatory
Mortality