The previous chapters explored cybercriminal activities associated with computer intrusion
and manipulation, which are generally labelled as hacking. This chapter critically explores …

Background People who use drugs in Scotland are currently experiencing
disproportionately high rates of drug-related deaths. Drug consumption rooms (DCRs) are …

This rapid review on overdose prevention centres (OPCs) aims to collate and summarise
existing evidence. It describes the impact of OPCs on individuals who use drugs …

As opioid-related deaths have increased nationally, so too has policy attention toward
addressing the problem. However, there are questions concerning public perceptions of the …

A growing body of evidence suggests that news media which includes a sympathetic
portrayal of a mother bereaved by substance use can increase public support for harm …

There is widespread support for the introduction of Drug Consumption Rooms (DCRs) in
Scotland as part of a policy response to record levels of drug-related harm. However …

Safe consumption sites (SCSs), legally sanctioned facilities where people can use drugs
under medical supervision, are an effective strategy to reduce overdose fatalities. Peer …

Background Mortality related to opioid overdose in the US has risen sharply in the past
decade. In California, opioid overdose death rates more than tripled from 2018 to 2021, and …

Background US chiefs of police hold significant influence over the perceived acceptability
and appropriateness of interventions for opioid use disorder (OUD) among the public …

Background Overdose rates in rural areas have been increasing globally, with large
increases in the United States. Few studies, however, have identified correlates of non-fatal …