Safer opioid supply: qualitative program evaluation

Original research
par
Haines, Marlene & Patrick O'Byrne

Date de publication

2023

Géographie

Canada

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Oui

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

We sought to better understand the experience of being part of a Safer Supply program from the perspective of current participants.

Constatations/points à retenir

Our research demonstrated that participants found Safer Supply to be effective and impactful for their substance use goals. While participants did discuss concerns about the program, overall, we found that this is an important harm reduction-based program for people who use drugs in the midst of the overdose crisis.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Semi-structured interviews and surveys (n=30)

Mots clés

Safer supply
Evidence base
Policy/Regulatory
About PWUD
Diversion