A study in Catalonia finds a reduction in risk practices associated with injecting drug use, but warns of persistent social and health vulnerabilities
The REDAN study, coordinated by CEEISCAT-IGTP and involving 533 people who inject drugs in Catalonia, shows a decline in certain risk practices and improved access to sterile injecting equipment. However, high rates of HIV and hepatitis C infection, homelessness and experiences of violence highlight the need for a more comprehensive approach to harm reduction.