Perspectives on prescribed safer supply programs among people who inject drugs in Baltimore, Maryland: A mixed methods study among individuals highly affected by drug toxicity
This study suggests strong acceptability of prescribed safer supply to address the U.S. opioid crisis, including overdose, violence, and associated healthcare costs. We recommend further U.S. research and pilot projects.
Authors
- K. Reiss (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6650-4524)
- Kim Ashburn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4936-5073)
- Becky L. Genberg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9450-5311)
- Danielle German (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9604-5817)
- M. Molly McMahon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3700-7524)
- Meredith R. Denney (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7467-4727)
- Adrian Guţă (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1380-2016)
- Julie Evans
- Zachary Kosinski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4956-9807)
Institutions
- Johns Hopkins University (US)
- University of Windsor (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Drug Policy
- Published
- 2025-10-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2025.105031
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35