Knowledge and possession of take-home naloxone kits among street-involved youth in a Canadian setting: a cohort study

Knowledge and possession of take-home naloxone kits among street-involved youth in a Canadian setting: a cohort study

Abstract Background The distribution of take-home naloxone (THN) kits has been an important strategy in reducing overdose fatalities among people who use drugs. However, little is known about the use of THN among youth who are street-involved. The present study explores knowledge and possession of T...

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Main Authors: Julia Goldman-Hasbun, Kora DeBeck, Jane A. Buxton, Ekaterina Nosova, Evan Wood, Thomas Kerr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:Harm Reduction Journal
Subjects:
Street youth
Urban context
Harm reduction
Opioid use
Naloxone
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12954-017-0206-6

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