Supporting Self-isolation for COVID-19 With “Risk Mitigation” Prescribing and Housing Supports for People Who Use Drugs: A Case Report

Case study
by
Hong, Ran Ha, Rupinder Brar & Nadia Fairbairn

Release Date

2022

Geography

Canada

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

No

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Findings/Key points

We present a case of a 39-year-old male with a history of polysubstance use and frequent overdoses, who had tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 and was able to successfully self-isolate. “Risk mitigation” prescribing, supportive housing, and harm reduction services were initiated for his self-isolation and connection to community outreach teams for ongoing support.

Keywords

Evidence base
Safer supply
Wrap-around services