Commentary
by
Dong, Kathryn A. et al
Release Date
2020
Geography
Canada
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Findings/Key points
Access to supervised consumption services is recommended across the treatment continuum for people with opioid use disorder. The hospital environment can place patients with ongoing substance use at risk. Embedded supervised consumption services in acute care hospitals have the potential to improve safety and engage patients in addiction treatment.
Keywords
Harm reduction
Policy/Regulatory
About prescribers
Illegal drugs
Stigma
SCS/OPS
Hospitals
