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Géographie
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L’objectif
This paper explored the perspectives of family members/family of choice of people who use substances (PWUS) and community-based organization staff on what was helpful, or not, about drug treatment programs in Atlantic Canada in terms of supporting access to, and retention in, treatment.
Constatations/points à retenir
Participants spoke about features of drug treatment programs in various places, and noted features that were perceived as helpful (e.g., quick access), as well as not helpful (e.g., wait times, programs located far from where PWUS live). Some participants provided their perceptions of how PWUS felt when seeking or accessing treatment. A number of participants reported taking various actions to help support access to treatment, including providing transportation to programs. A few participants also provided suggestions for change to help support access and retention such as better alignment of mental health and addiction systems.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
Telephone interviews (n=31)
