Harm Reduction in Health Care Settings.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.mcna.2021.09.002.
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Abstract
Harm reduction is an approach to reduce the risk of harms to an individual using substances without requiring abstinence. This review discusses substance-specific interventions for opioids, alcohol, and stimulants that can minimize harms for individuals who use these substances. Topics discussed include overdose prevention, infection prevention, and low-barrier substance use disorder treatment.
Medical subject headings
- Delivery of Health Care
- Drug Overdose
- Opioid-Related Disorders
- Substance-Related Disorders