Preferences and acceptability of law enforcement initiated referrals for people who inject drugs: a mixed methods analysis

Preferences and acceptability of law enforcement initiated referrals for people who inject drugs: a mixed methods analysis

Abstract Background Law enforcement officers (LEOs) come into frequent contact with people who inject drugs (PWID). Through service referrals, LEOs may facilitate PWID engagement in harm reduction, substance use treatment, and other health and supportive services. Little is known about PWID and LEO...

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Main Authors: Gabriella K. Olgin, Annick Bórquez, Pieter Baker, Erika Clairgue, Mario Morales, Arnulfo Bañuelos, Jaime Arredondo, Alicia Harvey-Vera, Steffanie Strathdee, Leo Beletsky, Javier A. Cepeda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy
Subjects:
People who inject drugs
Law enforcement
Harm reduction
Referral
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13011-020-00319-w

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