Perceived harms and harm reduction strategies among people who drink non-beverage alcohol: Community-based qualitative research in Vancouver, Canada

There has been increasing interest in harm reduction initiatives for street-involved people who drink alcohol, including non-beverage alcohol such as mouthwash and hand sanitizer. Limited evidence exists to guide these initiatives, and a particular gap is in research that prioritizes the experiences and perspectives of drinkers themselves. This research was conducted to explore the harms of what participants termed “illicit drinking” as perceived by people who engage in it, to characterize the steps this population takes to reduce harms, and to identify additional interventions that may be of benefit.
Source: International Journal of Drug Policy - Category: Addiction Authors: Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research