Responding to a surge in overdose deaths: perspectives from US syringe services programs

• Main Authors: Madeline C. Frost (Author), Elizabeth J. Austin (Author), Maria A. Corcorran (Author), Elsa S. Briggs (Author), Czarina N. Behrends (Author), Alexa M. Juarez (Author), Noah D. Frank (Author), Elise Healy (Author), Stephanie M. Prohaska (Author), Paul A. LaKosky (Author), Shashi N. Kapadia (Author), David C. Perlman (Author), Bruce R. Schackman (Author), Don C. Des Jarlais (Author), Emily C. Williams (Author), Sara N. Glick (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background US overdose deaths have reached a record high. Syringe services programs (SSPs) play a critical role in addressing this crisis by providing multiple services to people who use drugs (PWUD) that help prevent overdose death. This study examined the perspectives of leadership and st...