Economic and epidemiological burden of medical complications of unregulated drug use among people who inject drugs in Québec

The economic and clinical burden of medical complications of unregulated drug use among PWID in Québec is increasing. Public health interventions and dedication of resources are crucial to mitigating healthcare costs and improving health outcomes for people who inject drugs.

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Substance Abuse Treatment Prevention and Policy
Published
2026-01-19
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-025-00687-1
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HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
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Economic and epidemiological burden of medical complications of unregulated drug use among people who inject drugs in Québec

Dimitra Panagiotoglou, Jihoon Lim
Substance Abuse Treatment Prevention and Policy
HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
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Economic and epidemiological burden of medical complications of unregulated drug use among people who inject drugs in Québec

Dimitra Panagiotoglou, Jihoon Lim
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Abstract

The economic and clinical burden of medical complications of unregulated drug use among PWID in Québec is increasing. Public health interventions and dedication of resources are crucial to mitigating healthcare costs and improving health outcomes for people who inject drugs.

Substance Abuse Treatment Prevention and PolicyVol. 21(1)
McGill University Health Centre (CA), McGill University (CA)
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 84%
HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
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