Hoots and harm reduction: a qualitative study identifying gaps in overdose prevention among women who smoke drugs
Abstract Background Smoking or inhaling illicit drugs can lead to a variety of negative health outcomes, including overdose. However, most overdose prevention interventions, such as supervised consumption services (SCS), prohibit inhalation. In addition, women are underrepresented at SCS and are dis...
Main Authors: | Geoff Bardwell, Tamar Austin, Lisa Maher, Jade Boyd |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-03-01
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Series: | Harm Reduction Journal |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-021-00479-3 |
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