A call to create integrated services to better address the needs of migrants who use drugs in Europe-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

A call to create integrated services to better address the needs of migrants who use drugs in Europe

Published:2024-01-13 Issue:1 Volume:21 Page:
ISSN:1477-7517
Container-title:Harm Reduction Journal
language:en
Short-container-title:Harm Reduct J

Author:

van Selm Lena,White Trenton M.,Picchio Camila A.,Requena-Méndez Ana,Busz Machteld,Perez Gayo Roberto,Pouille Aline,Gelabert Pedro Mateu,Lazarus Jeffrey V.

Abstract

AbstractEach year, thousands of migrants enter the EU. Data on drug use in migrant populations are scarce and inconclusive. However, several risk factors make them particularly vulnerable to engaging in problematic drug use. In this perspective, we summarize the limited information that is available on migrants who use drugs and make a case as to why it is essential to improve access to health and social services, including harm reduction services, for this population. With this aim, we call for the co-creation of integrated services that better address the needs of migrants who use drugs in Europe.

Funder

European Union’s Justice Programme — Drugs Policy Initiatives

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Subject

Psychiatry and Mental health,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health,Medicine (miscellaneous)

Link

https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1186/s12954-023-00923-6.pdf

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