Original research
par
Fitzpatrick, Thomas et al
Date de publication
2022
Géographie
USA
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Oui
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Oui
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
Heroin pipe distribution may encourage people who use heroin (PWUH) to transition from injecting to smoking heroin, reducing harms associated with injection drug use. A syringe services program (SSP) in Seattle, Washington, led by people who use drugs developed a heroin pipe distribution program.
Constatations/points à retenir
The proportion of SSP clients who exclusively injected heroin was lower after implementation of heroin pipe distribution. Randomized studies with longer follow-up are needed to investigate whether heroin pipe distribution reduces heroin injection and improves health outcomes associated with drug use.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Pretest-posttest
Mots clés
Harm reduction
About PWUD
