Safe Injection Sites

Flashcards covering key terms and definitions related to safe injection sites and their impact on public health.

Safe Injection Site

A legally sanctioned facility designed to reduce the health risks of intravenous drug use.

Pros and Cons

Advantages and disadvantages associated with safe injection sites.

Public Disturbance

Issues arising from drug use in public spaces, which safe injection sites aim to reduce.

OPC (Overdose Prevention Centre)

Facilities that provide a space for supervised drug consumption and health services.

Insite

Canada's first safe injection site located in Vancouver.

Harm Reduction

Strategies aimed at minimizing the negative health and social impacts of drug use.

Constitutional Exemption

A legal provision allowing Insite to operate despite laws against drug possession.

Detoxification Programs

Treatment programs designed to help individuals safely withdraw from substance use.

Syringe Sharing

The practice of using the same needle among multiple drug users, a risk factor for disease transmission.

Overdose Intervention

Actions taken to manage and respond to drug overdoses effectively.

Drug Litter

Discarded drug paraphernalia, such as used syringes, posing health risks to the public.

Health Minister

A government official responsible for public health policies and healthcare facilities.

Needle Exchange Programs

Services that provide clean needles to drug users to prevent disease transmission.

International AIDS Society

A global organization focused on addressing issues related to HIV/AIDS.

Public Health Benefits

Positive outcomes on community health due to the implementation of safe injection sites.

Addiction Treatment

Medical and psychological support for individuals struggling with substance use disorders.