Voices of Experience: Attitudes and Opinions of Recipients of Unsupervised Injectable Opiate Treatment in the Northwest of England

Respondents had different needs and goals, but attitudes of most respondents were positive. Personal and social benefits: reduction or cessation of illicit drug use, health gains, more ‘normal’ lifestyle, reduced criminal activity. They valued the stability IOT had brought to their lives. The treatment challenge is how to maintain stability without allowing drift into inertia. Much of the IOT debate has been led by service providers and academics. IOT recipient views have been neglected and this study adds a new voice.