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We developed and evaluated a 12-week, CBT-based text-messaging intervention (TXT-CBT) targeting drug use and adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) for adults with HIV and comorbid opioid and stimu
Original research | 2021
About PWUD, Outcomes, Illegal drugs, Stimulants, Digital health
Guidelines | 2020
Clinical guidance, Harm reduction, Safer supply, About prescribers, Substitution/OAT, Transitions in care/treatment
Studied outcomes of buprenorphine treatment delivered in jail settings
Original research | 2022
Mortality, Harm reduction, Crime, Legal system/law enforcement, Substitution/OAT
This scoping review identified 14 studies (28 affiliated publications) that used experimental or quasi-experimental designs to evaluate jail re-entry interventions for individuals with SUD.
Scoping review | 2021
Harm reduction, About PWUD, Social services, Legal system/law enforcement, Transitions in care/treatment
Current treatments for stimulant use disorder have limited effectiveness, and even less applicability to the lived realities of marginalized stimulant users.
Commentary | 2020
Policy/Regulatory, Safer supply, Equity, Advocacy, Illegal drugs, Stimulants
The current study examined associations between longitudinal changes in egocentric social networks of male and female people who use drugs (PWUD) and engagement in drug use reduction programs, broadly
Original research | 2021
Wrap-around services, About PWUD, Outcomes, Illegal drugs, Sex/Gender
We aimed to: (1) synthesize the literature on including inhalation or other forms of non-injection drug use (e.g., oral, intranasal) within SCS; (2) describe the state of the science on the feasibilit
Lit review | 2022
Harm reduction, Policy/Regulatory, About PWUD, Illegal drugs, SCS/OPS
Opioid use among people who inject drugs can lead to serious complications, including infections.
Original research | 2021
Mortality, Harm reduction, About PWUD, Illegal drugs, Hospitals
Unlike men, women in prison are characterised by significant histories of trauma, poor mental health, and high rates of substance use disorders (SUDs).
Lit review | 2022
Harm reduction, Wrap-around services, Legal system/law enforcement, Sex/Gender
Inadequate pain management has been identified as a potential motivator of self-directed discharge in this patient population.
Original research | 2021
About PWUD, Outcomes, Housing, Chronic pain, Mental health, Hospitals
Commentary | 2019
Policy/Regulatory, About prescribers, Chronic pain
During the COVID-19 pandemic, federal agencies relaxed buprenorphine prescribing restrictions including for incarcerated individuals. The impact of COVID-19 on the supply of MOUD in U.S.
Original research | 2022
Policy/Regulatory, Legal system/law enforcement, Substitution/OAT
Aims: To determine 1. The characteristics of all recorded cases of fatal drug poisoning involving novel synthetic opioids (NSOs) in Australia; 2. The toxicology of cases; and 3.
Original research | 2022
Overdose, Mortality, About PWUD, Outcomes, Illegal drugs, Drug checking
Heroin-assisted treatment (HAT) can improve the condition of heroin addicts still using street heroin after a methadone treatment.
Original research | 2015
Evidence base, Safer supply, About PWUD, Outcomes, Crime, Illegal drugs, Substitution/OAT
The Ontario COVID-19 OAT Treatment Guidance document was developed to facilitate access to OAT and continuity of care during the pandemic, while supporting physical distancing measures.
Original research | 2021
Evidence base, Policy/Regulatory, Hesitancy of prescribers , Safer supply, Advocacy, About prescribers, About PWUD, Substitution/OAT
Report | 2021
Harm reduction, Safer supply, About prescribers
If a client becomes aggressive, threatening or potentially violent, it is important for service providers to respond in accordance with the policies and procedures specific to their service.
Webpage | 2016
Harm reduction, About pharmacists, About prescribers, About PWUD, Social services, Illegal drugs, Workplace, SCS/OPS
Commentary | 2017
Policy/Regulatory, Wrap-around services, Equity, Advocacy, About prescribers, Illegal drugs, Substitution/OAT
Patients with medically-treated opioid overdose are at high risk for subsequent adverse outcomes, including repeat overdose.
Original research | 2022
Overdose, Harm reduction, About PWUD, Outcomes, Illegal drugs, Substitution/OAT

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