A qualitative study on overdose response in the era of COVID-19 and beyond: how to spot someone so they never have to use alone

A qualitative study on overdose response in the era of COVID-19 and beyond: how to spot someone so they never have to use alone

Abstract Background Spotting is an informal practice among people who use drugs (PWUD) where they witness other people using drugs and respond if an overdose occurs. During COVID-19 restrictions, remote spotting (e.g., using a telephone, video call, and/or a social media app) emerged to address phys...

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Main Authors: Melissa Perri, Natalie Kaminski, Matthew Bonn, Gillian Kolla, Adrian Guta, Ahmed M. Bayoumi, Laurel Challacombe, Marilou Gagnon, Natasha Touesnard, Patrick McDougall, Carol Strike
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:Harm Reduction Journal
Subjects:
Spotting
Overdose prevention
Digital
COVID-19
Harm reduction
Digital health interventions
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-021-00530-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-021-00530-3

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