A qualitative examination of substance use service needs among people who use drugs (PWUD) with treatment and service experience in Ontario, Canada

Table 1 Sociodemographic Characteristics and Substances Used among Participants (n = 45)

Characteristic	n (%)
Gender
Men	26 (58%)
Women	19 (42%)
Mean age	37
Substances used*
Polysubstance use	32 (71%)
Cocaine	27 (60%)
Crack-cocaine	20 (44%)
Opioids	20 (44%)
Cannabis	12 (27%)
Alcohol	11 (24%)
Methamphetamine(s)	7 (16%)
Hallucinogens/Party Drugs	4 (9%)
Benzodiazepines/Sleeping Pills	4 (9%)

*Substances used were not mutually exclusive. Percentages are based on qualitative responses to participants’ ‘most commonly used substance(s)’. Opioids included synthetic and non-synthetic (heroin, morphine) opioids. Methamphetamine(s) included crystal meth and speed. Hallucinogens/party drugs included MDMA, LSD, GHB, Inhalants, and psilocybin. Benzodiazepines included reference to ‘benzos’ as well as specific brand names such as Xanax, or sleeping pills more broadly

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