Table 1 Demographic and substance use characteristics of SSF users, Vancouver, Canada (2020), n = 175^

Demographics

Age

 20–29

46 (26.9)

 30–39

66 (38.6)

 40–49

32 (18.7)

 50–59

20 (11.7)

 ≥ 60

5 (2.9)

Gender

 Man

121 (70.7)

 Woman

37 (21.6)

 Non-binary

9 (5.3)

Homeless (yes)^†

97 (59.5)

Substances used on day of visit*

 Heroin/Fentanyl

149 (85.1)

 Crystal methamphetamine

116 (66.3)

 Cannabis

36 (20.6)

 Alcohol

21 (12.0)

 Crack

20 (11.4)

 Cocaine

12 (6.9)

 Other

12 (6.9)

Substance use frequency

 ≥ Daily stimulant use^‡

118 (73.8)

 ≥ Daily opioid use^‡

150 (93.2)

Reported changes in personal substance use since COVID-19*

 Paid more for substances

97 (55.4)

 Used alone more often

71 (43.7)

 Changed dealer or source

68 (38.9)

 Increased frequency

58 (40.9)

 Could not find substance

57 (32.6)

 Used different substance

35 (20.0)