The period of time following release from jail is especially high risk for overdose, even more so for people with substance\u002Duse disorders.
“I thought, you know, it’s not gonna affect me, I’ve never overdosed,” he said, “but sure enough, I took one hit of this stuff and it knocked me out.Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc.
“Our research has shown that when people get out they are at a seriously increased risk of having an overdose because their tolerance has been diminished,” said Amanda Slaunwhite, a senior scientist with B.C. CDC. “That period of release back to the community is an especially high-risk period,” said Heather Palis, a post-doctoral fellow at UBC and lead author of the study.Article content
Palis said it is important to have peer workers with shared experiences, noting they can often build trusting relationships that aren’t possible with someone who hasn’t lived through such experiences.Pelland said the intervention work he does isn’t necessarily complicated. Sometimes it’s as simple as a ride or a coffee.
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