Original research
by
van der Meulen, Emily, Sandra Ka Hon Chu, Janet Butler-McPhee
Release Date
2020
Geography
Canada
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
Examine whether police response to 911 calls is a barrier
Findings/Key points
Our findings show that the vast majority of participants have negative interactions with police, which discourages them from seeking medical assistance at future overdose incidents.
Design/methods
n=109, focus groups and surveys
Keywords
Overdose
Harm reduction
Policy/Regulatory
About PWUD
Legal system/law enforcement
