An evaluation of first responders' intention to refer to post-overdose services following SHIELD training

ST Siddiqui, A La Manna, E Connors, R Smith… - Harm reduction …, 2024 - Springer
Background First responders [law enforcement officers (LEO) and Fire/Emergency Medical
Services (EMS)] can play a vital prevention role, connecting overdose survivors to treatment …

Moving Beyond Referrals: Addressing Multilevel Barriers to Substance Use Treatment Engagement Through Police-Led Recovery Management Check-Ups

TF Gerhardt, E Ellenberg, M Carlson… - The Journal of Behavioral …, 2024 - Springer
The opioid epidemic in the United States (US) has prompted innovative responses from law
enforcement agencies including specialized units to refer overdose survivors to substance …

Expanding access to substance misuse services through emergency medical services: envisioning a novel partnership for addiction medicine clinicians

NMG Friedman, MJ Bivens - The American Journal of Drug and …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Emergency medical services (EMS) can be an invaluable ally of addiction medicine
clinicians, but the potential role of EMS in combating the opioid epidemic has been under …

A qualitative study of BC paramedics' responses to opioid overdose calls during the COVID-19 pandemic

L Wilson - 2024 - summit.sfu.ca
Deaths attributed to illicit substance use increased dramatically during the COVID-19
pandemic. Given the rise in opioid overdoses, the delivery of overdose care has become a …