ResearchProjects

While overdoses are common among people who inject drugs (PWID), little information exists on opioid overdose prevention and response strategies in Puerto Rico. This study examined risk and protective factors for opioid-related overdoses among PWID in Puerto Rico. People who inject drugs and community stakeholders were interviewed to explore their perspectives on what drives increases in overdose and potential solutions to reduce overdose death among Puerto Rican PWID.

This study seeks to contribute foundational knowledge about overdose experiences in Puerto Rico and will assess multi-level factors contributing to overdoses, as well as barriers to and facilitators of overdose prevention resources.