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    Public injecting and public amenity in an inner-city suburb of Melbourne, Australia

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    Authors
    Dwyer, Robyn
    Power, R.
    Denham, G.
    Dietze, P.
    Date
    2014
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Dwyer, R. and Power, R. and Denham, G. and Dietze, P. 2014. Public injecting and public amenity in an inner-city suburb of Melbourne, Australia. Journal of Substance Use. 21 (2): pp. 162-169.
    Source Title
    Journal of Substance Use
    DOI
    10.3109/14659891.2014.987834
    ISSN
    1465-9891
    School
    National Drug Research Institute (NDRI)
    Remarks

    This is an Author's Original Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Substance Use on 09/12/2014 available online at <a href="http://www.tandfonline.com/10.3109/14659891.2014.987834">http://www.tandfonline.com/10.3109/14659891.2014.987834</a>

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    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/44118
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Background: Public drug markets and injecting impose significant burden on individuals and the community. This study aimed to document public injecting and amenity in North Richmond, an inner-city suburb of Melbourne, Australia. Methods: A rapid assessment methodology was employed. Data comprised: secondary data on drug use indicators, structured observations and interviews with key stakeholders. Primary data were collected from May to October 2012. Quantitative data are summarised using descriptive statistics. Basic content analysis was performed on interview transcripts. Results: An average of 1843 needle–syringes (NS) were collected per month from syringe disposal bins and street-sweeps in the period January–December 2012. Discarded NS and other injecting paraphernalia were observed in a variety of locations. Stakeholder interviews indicated substantial concerns over the presence of NS and witnessing injecting and overdose. Discussion: Public injecting is widespread, frequent, and highly visible in North Richmond and has a substantial negative effect on public amenity. The research identified two main priorities: (1) enhance access to harm reduction services and materials; and (2) improve public amenity. Among other responses, the study findings support the introduction of a supervised injecting facility (SIF) as a viable component of a comprehensive harm reduction response to illicit drug use in this area.

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