Linked cohort analysis shows stable healthcare use and mortality rates after closure of an overdose prevention site, suggesting implications for public health.
The announcement and subsequent closure of the Red Deer overdose prevention site in Alberta, Canada, were associated with increased opioid agonist therapy dispensing among identifiable site users. Short-term effects on acute healthcare utilization and mortality appear stable but remain inconclusive due to the limited 26-week follow-up period and low event counts.
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