Original research
by
Zolopa, Camille et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
Canada
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted supervised consumption site (SCS) operations in Montréal, Canada, potentially including changes in SCS visits, on-site emergency interventions, injection of specific drugs, and distribution of harm reduction materials.
Findings/Key points
Reduced SCS use and increasing emergency interventions at SCS are cause for serious concern. Findings suggest increased availability of novel synthetic opioids in Montréal, heightening overdose risk.
Design/methods
Interrupted time series study using administrative data from all four Montréal SCS from 1 March 2018 - 28 February 2021
Keywords
SCS/OPS
Overdose
Illegal drugs
