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Drug consumption rooms with Marie Jauffret-Roustide
Drug consumption rooms with Marie Jauffret-Roustide
Drug consumption rooms with Marie Jauffret-Roustide
Wednesday 18th October 2023
Uncover the impact of drug consumption rooms in France with Dr. Marie Jauffret-Roustide's insights from the COSINUS cohort study.
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Episode Overview
- Drug consumption rooms provide a safe, hygienic space for individuals to inject drugs, preventing public use.
- France has only two drug consumption rooms for a population of 67 million, highlighting a significant gap in availability.
- Dr. Jauffret-Roustide's study revealed a substantial impact on reducing at-risk practices associated with HIV and HCV infections among drug users attending consumption rooms.
- The research emphasizes the importance of presenting both positive and negative outcomes to inform evidence-based policies.
- The podcast sheds light on the need to address mental health issues and social support in future evaluations, emphasizing a holistic approach to harm reduction.
The scientific literature never showed that in countries where drug consumption rooms have been implemented, we have an increase in drug use as a consequence. So there is no evidence for this narrative. These ideas are based on fears and on ideological imaginaries that are socially constructed by prohibitionist discourses.
Have you ever wondered if drug consumption rooms could really make a difference? In this episode of Addiction Audio, Ben Scher chats with Dr. Marie Jauffret-Roustide about the groundbreaking COSINUS cohort study. They dive into the history and effectiveness of these rooms, which offer a safe space for individuals to inject drugs away from public eyes. Despite the evidence showing their benefits, France has only two such rooms for its 67 million residents. Why?
A mix of political resistance and historical attitudes towards drug use has stymied broader implementation. Yet, research reveals that 80% of the French public supports these facilities, highlighting a significant gap between policy and public opinion. Dr. Jauffret-Roustide's study, published in the Addiction Journal, shows a notable decrease in risky behaviors linked to HIV and HCV infections among those who use these rooms.
The conversation also touches on the broader impacts on overdose rates, public safety, and social determinants of health. While the study didn't find changes in access to HCV treatment or opioid agonist therapies, it underscores the importance of presenting both positive and negative findings to shape informed policies. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in how scientific evidence can inform better public health strategies and tackle drug-related crises worldwide.