Harm Reduction in Health Care Settings.

Chan, Carolyn A; Canver, Bethany; McNeil, Ryan; Sue, Kimberly L · Med Clin North Am · 2022

review · Level V

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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.

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