Understanding the impact of opioid substitution therapy programs on drug use, health service utilisation, morbidity and mortality among people who inject drugs following release from prison [ 2019 - ]

Research Grant

Brief description My PhD’s findings will determine, for the first time, the impact of opioid substitution therapy provision during and following prison release on substance use, health service utilisation and morbidity. It extend knowledge regarding opioid substitution therapy’s impact on post-release mortality. These findings will inform policy and service provision in prison and post-release.

Funding Amount $88,502.00

Funding Scheme Postgraduate Scholarships

Notes Public Health Postgraduate Scholarship