Navigating environmental constraints to injection preparation: the use of saliva and other alternatives to sterile water among unstably housed PWID in London

Navigating environmental constraints to injection preparation: the use of saliva and other alternatives to sterile water among unstably housed PWID in London

Abstract Background The United Kingdom is experiencing an increase in drug-related deaths and serious bacterial infections among its most vulnerable citizens. Cuts to essential services, coupled with a growing homeless population, create a challenging environment to tackle this public health crisis....

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Main Authors: Magdalena Harris, Jenny Scott, Vivian Hope, Talen Wright, Catherine McGowan, Daniel Ciccarone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:Harm Reduction Journal
Subjects:
Water for injection
Injection preparation
People who inject drugs, Homelessness
Skin and soft tissue infections, Crack cocaine, heroin
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12954-020-00369-0

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