The decriminalization of illicit drugs in British Columbia: a national evaluation protocol
This evaluation will draw on implementation science research practices to evaluate and understand the full impacts of this novel drug policy experiment. Results will be widely disseminated through manuscripts, reports, presentations, and infographics, which will be adapted and tailored for specific audiences. The protocol identifies several anticipated challenges and limitations. This evaluation's evidence-based findings will be poised to offer pivotal insights that can shape and refine the discourse on drug policy and will serve as a critical resource for understanding the multifaceted impacts of decriminalization.
Authors
- Matthew Hickman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9864-459X)
- Farihah Ali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2968-3824)
- Jessica Xavier (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8015-3861)
- Louisa Degenhardt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8513-2218)
- J Costello (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5959-155X)
- Tara Elton‐Marshall (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1674-8588)
- Laura MacKinnon
- Amanda Butler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9961-4306)
- Sarah Ferencz
- Paul Griffiths (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4709-3534)
- Frank Crichlow
- João Goulão
- Jean‐François Crépault (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0448-560X)
- Kate Alison Hodgson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3614-2388)
- David C. Hodgins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2737-5200)
- Alissa Greer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8702-5694)
- Elaine Hyshka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5785-8890)
- Sherry H. Stewart (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3350-2712)
- Tara Gomes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1468-1965)
- Dan Werb (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0614-9386)
- Jürgen T. Rehm (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5665-0385)
- Julie Bruneau (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3484-6456)
- Jade Boyd (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7919-5995)
- Kali-olt Sedgemore
- Sameer Imtiaz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6812-4892)
- Bernard Le Foll (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6406-4973)
- Matthew Bonn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6406-0171)
- Geoff Bardwell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3368-7681)
- Sanjana Mitra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1783-076X)
- Kurt Lock
- Cayley Russell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9634-9554)
- Rita Shahin
- Sean Patenaude (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7835-4011)
- Wayne M. Smith
- Rennie Linklater
- Taija McLuckie
- Michael Nurse
Institutions
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CA)
- Universität Hamburg (DE)
- Simon Fraser University (CA)
- University of Toronto (CA)
- Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CA)
- Canada Research Chairs (CA)
- University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2024-10-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20336-9
- Citations
- 13
- Primary Topic
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 7.06
Funders
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research