Everyday Substance Insecurity Among Homeless Injection Drug Users in Israel’s Largest Open Drug Scene

Hagit Bonny-Noach, Natti Ronel

פרסום מחקרי: פרסום בכתב עתמאמרביקורת עמיתים

4 ציטוטים ‏(Scopus)

תקציר

Limited attention has been given to Homeless Injection Drug Users (HIDUs) perceived need for illegal substances. This study assessed self-perceived illegal drug need in HIDUs based on their experiences. Observations and in-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with 11 HIDUs and with four treatment professionals. The findings revealed three findings concerning the unique experiences and perceptions of HIDUs: (a) Everyday Substance Need caused fear and anxiety, (b) Substance Need was experienced as more urgent than basic survival needs, and (c) HIDU participants attributed misunderstanding and denial of Substance Need to the authorities. It was found that HIDUs suffer from “Substance Insecurity,” which may be defined as the uncertain availability of quality substances (or their substitutes) and uncertain ability to acquire substances/substitutes and safe injection equipment in socially acceptable (or not) ways. Increased awareness of Substance Insecurity for HIDUs as a Substance Security First (SSF) model should be adopted.

שפה מקוריתאנגלית
עמודים (מ-עד)645-656
מספר עמודים12
כתב עתJournal of Drug Issues
כרך48
מספר גיליון4
מזהי עצם דיגיטלי (DOIs)
סטטוס פרסוםפורסם - 1 אוק׳ 2018

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