The Cranstoun Research Team firmly believes that a hybrid-model OPC pilot must be trialled simultaneously to the proposed medicalised pilot-OPC which would allow for a thorough, multi-pronged evaluation of the two models. Crucially, a Dundee pilot would reduce tragic levels of drug-related deaths during this pilot.
A hybrid model would be more than adequately supervised to ensure safety, but would learn from other similar models, of which there are many across the world, with no recorded fatalities. The model differs from a clinical model in that it would involve peer engagement, and deliver surrounding harm reduction measures.
It is argued by those in favour of a hybrid model that the models provide a more welcoming space, which encourages people who use drugs to engage with services and attend the centre more regularly. The involvement of peers helps to build trust, and allows those using the service to feel less judged.
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Reached 250 supporters
June 30, 2022
June 30, 2022
I have submitted a formal briefing paper to the local health board outlining the specific operational advantages of the hybrid model. My focus now is securing a meeting with the public health committee to review the evidence gathered from international pilot programs.
Reached 100 supporters
June 29, 2022
72 Comments
Overdose prevention centres provide a golden opportunity and contact point with recovery, at the point of that persons use.. there are rarely any better opportunities to promote recovery and treatment
Giving people a safe place to use, is so important, we are showing them they matter and are important. Providing them with opportunity to be as safe as they can be, through access to sterile equipment and harm reduction advice and to connect with peers and services if they choose to.
I support this petition wholeheartedly having worked as a community and primary care pharmacist and in education over the last 43 years. I am now a local authority Councillor and sit on our Health and Social Care Committee. I have seen the effect that drug addiction has had in my area and fully support this petition.
OPC, DCR supervised Iv use Reduces DRD, drug crime, BBVs, antisocial behaviour, street drug litter and is point of access for drug treatment
We can get people into a safer space with support. Many other countries provide this and much more. In fact they are so successful in the Netherlands that they are closing some down due to lack of demand. Yes, that’s in a country where all personal possession is decriminalised. No one ever died in one of these facilities and many have found recovery
A life saving initiative - please support this.
Unbelievable and literally tragic as to why life saving OPCs are not presently sanctioned and recognised as business as usual...Go on Cranstoun, keeping on keeping it real! First of many OPCs to come...
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The Cranstoun Research Team firmly believes that a hybrid-model OPC pilot must be trialled simultaneously to the proposed medicalised pilot-OPC which would allow for a thorough, multi-pronged evaluation of the two models. Crucially, a Dundee pilot would reduce tragic levels of drug-related deaths during this pilot.
A hybrid model would be more than adequately supervised to ensure safety, but would learn from other similar models, of which there are many across the world, with no recorded fatalities. The model differs from a clinical model in that it would involve peer engagement, and deliver surrounding harm reduction measures.
It is argued by those in favour of a hybrid model that the models provide a more welcoming space, which encourages people who use drugs to engage with services and attend the centre more regularly. The involvement of peers helps to build trust, and allows those using the service to feel less judged.
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Reached 250 supporters
June 30, 2022
June 30, 2022
I have submitted a formal briefing paper to the local health board outlining the specific operational advantages of the hybrid model. My focus now is securing a meeting with the public health committee to review the evidence gathered from international pilot programs.
Reached 100 supporters
June 29, 2022
72 Comments
I support the plan for a low tech OPC as suggested by Cranstoun in Dundee. Dundee sadly has very high levels of drug related deaths and harms, and this pilot would prevent future deaths and improve health and well-being of people using it.
Overdose prevention centres provide a golden opportunity and contact point with recovery, at the point of that persons use.. there are rarely any better opportunities to promote recovery and treatment
Giving people a safe place to use, is so important, we are showing them they matter and are important. Providing them with opportunity to be as safe as they can be, through access to sterile equipment and harm reduction advice and to connect with peers and services if they choose to.
I support this petition wholeheartedly having worked as a community and primary care pharmacist and in education over the last 43 years. I am now a local authority Councillor and sit on our Health and Social Care Committee. I have seen the effect that drug addiction has had in my area and fully support this petition.
OPC, DCR supervised Iv use Reduces DRD, drug crime, BBVs, antisocial behaviour, street drug litter and is point of access for drug treatment
We can get people into a safer space with support. Many other countries provide this and much more. In fact they are so successful in the Netherlands that they are closing some down due to lack of demand. Yes, that’s in a country where all personal possession is decriminalised. No one ever died in one of these facilities and many have found recovery
A life saving initiative - please support this.
Unbelievable and literally tragic as to why life saving OPCs are not presently sanctioned and recognised as business as usual...Go on Cranstoun, keeping on keeping it real! First of many OPCs to come...
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I support the plan for a low tech OPC as suggested by Cranstoun in Dundee. Dundee sadly has very high levels of drug related deaths and harms, and this pilot would prevent future deaths and improve health and well-being of people using it.