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The impact of harm reduction interventions on injection‐related bacterial infections among people who inject drugs: A systematic review

open access: yesAddiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims Injection‐related bacterial infections represent a major but under‐recognised health issue among people who inject drugs (PWID). Harm reduction interventions (HRIs) like needle and syringe programmes (NSP) and opioid agonist treatment (OAT) could mitigate their burden.
Anthony Cousien   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

People experiencing homelessness and their experiences with substance use services for alcohol treatment in England: Journey mapping based on semi‐structured interviews

open access: yesAddiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims Alcohol consumption at high levels is common among people experiencing homelessness and contributes to inequalities. In relative terms these individuals are underrepresented in substance use services. This study captured common trajectories and identified barriers and facilitators to accessing treatment among a group of ...
Vera Helen Buss   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prescribed pharmaceutical alternatives initiative coinciding with reductions in unregulated street opioid use among young people who use drugs: An interrupted time series analysis

open access: yesAddiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims In British Columbia, Canada, an initiative was implemented in 2020 to reduce overdose mortality by prescribing pharmaceutical opioids (primarily hydromorphone) as a substitute for the toxic unregulated drug supply. This study estimated changes in the level and trend of unregulated opioid use and non‐prescribed hydromorphone
Erica McAdam   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Smoking‐induced deprivation and subsequent smoking cessation among adults who smoke in four high‐income countries: Trends, correlates and longitudinal associations, 2016–2024

open access: yesAddiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims Tobacco smoking substantially contributes to poverty. Smoking‐induced deprivation (SID) occurs when people continue smoking despite financial stress. This study examined (i) trends in SID in Canada, the United States (US), England and Australia from 2016 to 2024; (ii) associated factors; and (iii) its impact on quit ...
Ara Cho   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

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