Safer opioid supply initiation among First Nations Peoples in Ontario, Canada, 2019 to 2023

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Authors

Shaleesa Ledlie · Health Solutions (Sweden)

Nevena Rebić · Health Solutions (Sweden)

Bisola Hamzat · Health Solutions (Sweden)

Tong Wang

Sacha Bragg

Anita Iacono · Health Solutions (Sweden)

Dana Shearer · Health Solutions (Sweden)

Zachariah General

Abstract

Overall, the rate of First Nations Peoples accessing SOS in Ontario increased almost five-fold, demonstrating growing engagement with this harm reduction approach. Future research is needed to understand First Nations People's experiences with SOS, and the impacts of program closures across Canada.

Topics & Keywords

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Drug Policy

Volume 151, pp. 105243-105243

DOI: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2026.105243

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