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  • Public Health
  • Harm Reduction
  • Drug Use Services

Background:

  • Supervised consumption sites are expanding to include various drug consumption methods.
  • Inhalation drug use presents unique challenges for harm reduction services.
  • There is a need to provide safe indoor spaces for individuals who inhale drugs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the implementation of North America's first regulated supervised inhalation site.
  • To address the need for comprehensive harm reduction services for all drug use methods.
  • To offer a safer alternative to public inhalation drug use.

Main Methods:

  • Received Health Canada approval for supervised inhalation services.
  • Adapted a European model for indoor inhalation spaces.
  • Collaborated with HVAC specialists to ensure regulatory compliance for ventilation systems.

Main Results:

  • The supervised consumption service, including inhalation rooms, opened in February 2018.
  • The demand for supervised inhalation services has been overwhelming, with rooms consistently in use.
  • The service provides a vital alternative to public drug use.

Conclusions:

  • Supervised inhalation services are a feasible and in-demand component of harm reduction.
  • These services offer an opportunity for engagement with individuals who use drugs via inhalation.
  • Canadian supervised consumption services should consider implementing similar inhalation services.