Factors Influencing Attitudes Towards Safer Supply Programs for People Who Use Drugs: Findings From an Atlantic Canadian Province

Safer supply programs (SSPs) are harm reduction services where people who use drugs can access regulated pharmaceutical drugs (e.g., hydromorphone). Public attitudes, and factors that influence attitudes towards SSPs must be considered as they impact policy and funding decisions. A total of 384 part...

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Authors: Thornton, Adrienne N. (Author) ; MacQuarrie, Amy L. (Author) ; Brunelle, Caroline (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2025
In: Journal of drug issues
Year: 2025, Volume: 55, Issue: 1, Pages: 158-172
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