Supporting the full participation of people who use drugs in policy fora
Provision of a temporary, conference-based overdose prevention site
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 14905747 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Hannah L Brooks (0000-0002-5400-3755, University of Alberta), Cassandra Husband (University of Alberta), Marliss Taylor, Arthur Sherren, Elaine Hyshka (0000-0001-5785-8890, University of Alberta, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 84 |
| Pages | 102878 |
| Publication date | 2020-10-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Drug Policy (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0955-3959 • E-ISSN: 1873-4758 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.drugpo.2020.102878 |
| PMID | 32739614 |
| OpenAlex | W3045743425 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 22 |
The overdose epidemic in North America remains acute and interventions are needed to mitigate harm and prevent death. People who use/d drugs (PWUD) hold essential knowledge to guide the development of these interventions and conferences are vital fora for hearing their perspectives and building support for new policies and programs. However, little guidance exists on how to best ensure the safety of PWUD during conferences. In October 2018, a low-threshold overdose prevention site (OPS) was implemented at a national drug policy and harm reduction conference in Edmonton, Canada. The OPS provided delegates with a monitored space to consume drugs and access drug consumption supplies. This commentary describes the implementation of the OPS with the aim of providing practical guidance for organizers of future substance use-related conferences, meetings, and other events
Consumption (sociology · Harm · Harm reduction · Medical emergency · Political science · Psychological intervention · Public health · Public relations · Sociology · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk · Law · Medicine · Nursing · Opioid Use Disorder Treatment · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |