Assessing Drug Consumption Rooms and Longer Term (5 Year) Impacts on Community and Clients.

Vincent TranSharon E ReidAmanda Roxburgh Carolyn A Day

Published in: Risk management and healthcare policy (2021)

Long-term evidence on DCRs/SIFs is consistent with established short-term research demonstrating the benefits of these facilities. A relative paucity of studies was identified, with most evidence originating from Sydney and Vancouver. The overall body of evidence would be improved by future studies following outcomes over longer periods and being undertaken in a variety of jurisdictions and models of DCRs/SIFs.

Keyphrases

mental health
preterm infants
case control
emergency department
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle
hiv infected
preterm birth
hiv testing
antiretroviral therapy