Original research
par
Ivsins, Andrew et al
Date de publication
2024
Géographie
Canada
Langue de la ressource
English
Texte disponible en version intégrale
Oui
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Oui
Évalué par des pairs
Yes
L’objectif
Safer supply programs are intended to reduce overdose events by limiting people's use of the contaminated drug supply, but the experiences of people receiving hydromorphone vary. In this article we explore the ways people repurpose hydromorphone to address unmet needs.
Constatations/points à retenir
These findings demonstrate how people who use drugs are maximizing the benefits of tablet hydromorphone distribution to address unmet needs. Hydromorphone distribution programs represent a public health and harm reduction intervention that is usefully addressing experiences related to structural vulnerabilities (such as inadequate pain management), which are often overlooked amongst stigmatized groups.
La conception ou méthodologie de recherche
This article draws on in-depth qualitative interviews from two studies evaluating hydromorphone tablet distribution programs in British Columbia, Canada.
Mots clés
About PWUD
Advocacy
Barriers and enablers
Chronic pain
Harm reduction
Injecting drugs
Mental health
Opioids
Overdose
Stigma
Safer supply
Withdrawal
