The impact of COVID-19 on access to harm reduction, substance use treatment and recovery services in Scotland: a qualitative study

The impact of COVID-19 on access to harm reduction, substance use treatment and recovery services in Scotland: a qualitative study

Highlights COVID-19 lockdown had significant impacts on people who use drugs (PWUD). Access to harm reduction, treatment and recovery services was negatively affected. Positive developments included rapid treatment access and continuity of care. Loss of therapeutic relationships with services and pe...

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Main Authors: Joe Schofield, Joshua Dumbrell, Catriona Matheson, Tessa Parkes, Angus Bancroft
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
COVID-19
Substance use
Harm reduction
Opioid replacement treatment
Recovery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-12873-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-12873-y

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