Original research
par
McAdam, Erica et al
Date de publication
2022
Géographie
Canada
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Non
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Non
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
This study aimed to characterize the prevalence of and the factors associated with a perceived decline in the quality of drugs during the COVID-19 pandemic among community-recruited cohorts of PWUD in Vancouver, Canada.
Constatations/points à retenir
Over a third of PWUD perceived that the quality of drugs declined during the COVID-19 pandemic and these individuals were significantly more likely to report experiencing a recent non-fatal overdose, engaging in frequent injection drug and stimulant use. Study findings indicate the need for interventions to address the toxic drug supply, including providing a regulated supply.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Questionnaires (n=738)
Mots clés
Overdose
Safer supply
About PWUD
Illegal drugs
Stimulants
