Safer opioid supply: qualitative program evaluation

Original research
by
Haines, Marlene & Patrick O'Byrne

Release Date

2023

Geography

Canada

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Yes

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

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

Findings/Key points

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.

Design/methods

Semi-structured interviews and surveys (n=30)

Keywords

Safer supply
Evidence base
Policy/Regulatory
About PWUD
Diversion