Safer Opioid Supply: A Rapid Review of the Evidence

Lit review
by
Ontario Drug Policy Research Network (ODPRN)

Release Date

2023

Geography

Canada

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

No

Objective

We conducted a rapid review of qualitative and quantitative peer-reviewed and grey literature publications that describe the clinical outcomes of SOS programs, as well as the perceptions of clients and providers involved in the provision of these programs.

Findings/Key points

Key findings comment on clinical and other outcomes, diversion, program retention and program barriers.

Design/methods

We identified and synthesized evidence from 20 publications.

Keywords

Evidence base
Safer supply