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Citation |
Pouget ER, Sandoval M, Nikolopoulos GK, Friedman SR. Subst. Use Misuse 2015; 50(7): 878-884. |
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Affiliation |
The Institute for Infectious Disease Research, National Development and Research Institutes , New York, New York , USA. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2015, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group) |
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25775259 |
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Abstract |
Over the eight months following Hurricane Sandy, of October 2012, we interviewed 300 people who inject drugs in New York City. During the week after the storm, 28% rescued others or volunteered with aid groups; 60% experienced withdrawal; 27% shared drug injection or preparation equipment, or injected with people they normally would not inject with; 70% of those on opioid maintenance therapy could not obtain sufficient doses; and 43% of HIV-positive participants missed HIV medication doses. Although relatively brief, a hurricane can be viewed as a Big Event that can alter drug environments and behaviors, and may have lasting impact. The study's limitations are noted and future needed research is suggested. Language: en |