The article highlights that last year, more than 83 thousand visits were recorded at low-threshold healthcare cabinets in Lithuania. These facilities aim to mitigate the harmful effects of drug use on individuals and society, as stated by Evelina Pridotkienė, head of the Methodological Guidance and Monitoring Division of the Republican Centre for Addictive Disorders. The approach taken includes distributing sterile injection equipment to decrease the spread of blood-borne infections, evidencing a focused effort on public health.

Moreover, the article emphasizes the increase in the distribution of injecting equipment, with over 753 thousand syringes handed out, marking a 12.5% rise compared to the previous year. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to not only address immediate health concerns but also improve social support for individuals with addiction issues, who often face barriers in accessing necessary services.

The article also mentions that low-threshold cabinets are increasingly providing mediation assistance to individuals needing various social services, particularly in areas such as document recovery and health service registration. Pridotkienė notes that many individuals are unaware of how to navigate these processes, underscoring the importance of these facilities in overcoming socio-psychological barriers to accessing care.