Preferences and acceptability of law enforcement initiated referrals for people who inject drugs: a mixed methods analysis

• Main Authors: Gabriella K. Olgin (Author), Annick Bórquez (Author), Pieter Baker (Author), Erika Clairgue (Author), Mario Morales (Author), Arnulfo Bañuelos (Author), Jaime Arredondo (Author), Alicia Harvey-Vera (Author), Steffanie Strathdee (Author), Leo Beletsky (Author), Javier A. Cepeda (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Law enforcement officers (LEOs) come into frequent contact with people who inject drugs (PWID). Through service referrals, LEOs may facilitate PWID engagement in harm reduction, substance use treatment, and other health and supportive services. Little is known about PWID and LEO...