‘Why would we not want to keep everybody safe?’ The views of family members of people who use drugs on the implementation of drug consumption rooms in Scotland

‘Why would we not want to keep everybody safe?’ The views of family members of people who use drugs on the implementation of drug consumption rooms in Scotland

Abstract Background People who use drugs in Scotland are currently experiencing disproportionately high rates of drug-related deaths. Drug consumption rooms (DCRs) are harm reduction services that offer a safe, hygienic environment where pre-obtained drugs can be consumed under supervision. The aim...

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Main Authors: Tessa Parkes, Tracey Price, Rebecca Foster, Kirsten M. A. Trayner, Harry R. Sumnall, Wulf Livingston, Andy Perkins, Beth Cairns, Josh Dumbrell, James Nicholls
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-08-01
Series:Harm Reduction Journal
Subjects:
Drug consumption rooms
Safer injection sites
Supervised injection facilities
Harm reduction
Overdose prevention
Lived experience
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-022-00679-5

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