Chloe Haynes

Men and women present to residential treatment for opioid use with different sociodemographic profiles. Polysubstance use is common among people attending residential treatment for opioid use. Important to consider interactions between sociodemographic risk and polysubstance use. Harm reduction and post-treatment support in basic life domains are essential for all clients. Early identification of overdose risk important for treatment planning and provision of individualised post-treatment support.

1 Introduction Alcohol and other drug (AOD) use is a growing public health concern in East, South and Southeast Asia [1]. In 2018, the World Health Organization [2] reported a five-year increase in recorded alcohol consumption per capita in the region. The prevalence of drug use in these Asian countries has also increased in the past decades, despite the enforcement of strict capital punishments across some regions [3].