Services Database Supervised Consumption of Prescribed Opiate Substitution Therapy

Service Aims

The principle aim of the supervised consumption service is to provide a harm reduction intervention

which:

· Reduces drug related morbidity/mortality and potential for overdose

· Positively impacts upon anti-social behaviour and drug-related crime

· Supports sustained maintenance of a drug-free lifestyle

· Prepares people to move towards abstinence and recovery from the illicit use of opioid substances

· Supports people to remain healthy (physically and mentally)

· Reduces the number of drug related deaths;

· Reduces the complications from drug use and the prevention of transmission of blood borne viruses associated with drug use.