Harm Reduction Strategies for People Who Inject Drugs: Considerations for Pharmacists

Guide or handbook
par
Stock, Chris, Michelle Geier & Kathie Nowicki

Date de publication

2021

Géographie

USA

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Oui

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

Pharmacists often are “gatekeepers” to services and care in their communities and can be important agents for harm reduction services such as syringe access, overdose prevention and other services.

Constatations/points à retenir

Engaging in Harm Reduction activities increases pharmacists’ public health reach in their community. This toolkit contains information on harm reduction & stigma as well as practical harm reduction tips.

Mots clés

Harm reduction
Safer supply
About pharmacists
Injecting drugs
Stigma