Factors associated with take-home naloxone kit usage in British Columbia: an analysis of administrative data

Original research
by
Lei, Victor et al

Release Date

2022

Geography

Canada

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Yes

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

This study seeks to examine trends and correlates of individuals obtaining a take-home naloxone (THN) kit in BC between 2017 and 2020.

Findings/Key points

THN kits were used to reverse tens of thousands of overdose events in BC, with people at risk of overdose (i.e. people who use drugs [PWUD]) having greater odds of using a kit to reverse an overdose than those not at risk. Thus, PWUD are responsible for reversing the vast majority of overdoses

Design/methods

Reported kit distributions

Keywords

Overdose
Harm reduction
About PWUD
Illegal drugs