A Place of Encounter: Health and Social Care Workers' Perspectives on Public Gathering Spaces for People Using Drugs
Stig Bjønness,
Amalie Jøntvedt Lie,
Trond Grønnestad
Abstract:In the context of addressing substance use issues in urban areas, public gathering places for individuals who use drugs play a multifaceted role, serving as sites of belonging, support, and potential criminal activity. As these gathering places, often referred to as open drug scenes, are associated with drug dealing, violence, and harm, numerous attempts to close or control them by law enforcement have been made, resulting in increased violence, stigma, and risk of overdoses. This qualitative study explores th… Show more
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