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Yukon government to open managed alcohol program this spring (www.aptnnews.ca)

submitted 9 months ago by grte@lemmy.ca to c/canadapolitics@lemmy.ca

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[–] bionicjoey@lemmy.ca 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I've never heard of something like this before. So is the idea that alcoholics basically "microdose" so that they can wean themselves off?

[–] streetfestival@lemmy.ca 5 points 9 months ago

Good question! I did a little digging. I think a good number of people accessing managed alcohol programs (MAPs) are homeless, and MAPs are designed to help with homelessness and alcohol use disorder. First, accessing a MAP is intended to prevent people from consuming "non-beverage" alcohol, like mouthwash or rubbing alcohol that can lead to hospitalization. It is also intended to prevent drinking and intoxication in public, which leads to negative consequences with law enforcement. Through compassion, stability, and other provided resources (e.g., shelter, food), MAPs are also intended to help people get off the street.

https://catalyst.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/CAT.22.0301