2003
Safer Injection Sites in New York City: A Utilization Survey of Injection Drug Users
Broadhead R, Borch C, van Hulst Y, Farrell J, Villemez W, Altice F. Safer Injection Sites in New York City: A Utilization Survey of Injection Drug Users. Journal Of Drug Issues 2003, 33: 733-750. DOI: 10.1177/002204260303300311.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInjection drug usersSafe injection sitesDrug overdoseSample of IDUsDrug usersInjection siteDrug-related health problemsBlood-borne diseasesInnovative public health interventionsPublic health interventionsHarm Reduction ProjectHepatitis BDental servicesDrug treatmentPre-obtained drugsHigh riskHealth personnelHealth problemsHealth interventionsSignificant health riskSexual partnersNew York CityReferral servicesStreet outreachNew interventions
2002
Safer Injection Facilities in North America: Their Place in Public Policy and Health Initiatives
Broadhead R, Kerr T, Grund J, Altice F. Safer Injection Facilities in North America: Their Place in Public Policy and Health Initiatives. Journal Of Drug Issues 2002, 32: 329-355. DOI: 10.1177/002204260203200113.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSafer injection facilityHealth initiativesDrug treatmentInjection-related health problemsNeedle exchange programsDrug-using communityPublic health initiativesPublic health programsHealth care programsDrug injectionDrug overdoseDrug injectorsMortality rateCare programNeedle exchangeHealth problemsMedical careHealth programsInjection facilitiesInnovative interventionsTimely contactTreatmentHCVHIVOverdose