The Impact of Injectable Opioid Agonist Treatment (iOAT) on Involvement in Criminalized Activities: A Secondary Analysis from a Clinical Trial in Vancouver, BC.
Sophia DobischokDaphne GuhKirsten MarchandScott MacDonaldKurt LockScott HarrisonJulie LajeunesseMartin T SchechterEugenia Oviedo-JoekesPublished in: Substance abuse and rehabilitation (2023)
IOAT can reduce individuals' involvement with the criminal justice system and is thus a crucial part of the continuum of care. Addiction should be conceptualized as a healthcare rather than criminal issue.