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Rentmeester, Christy A. 2024. Opioid Epidemic Grief and Characterological Harm Reduction | Journal of Ethics | American Medical Association
This article considers what it might mean to do the moral work of grieving during an opioid epidemic. Becoming callous, bitter, or resentful are harms we can suffer to our characters when grieving losses, especially at epidemic scale. This article suggests how appreciating beauty can play roles in grieving that could help mitigate these harms.
Nyx, E. and Kalicum, J. 2024. A case study of the DULF compassion club and fulfillment centre: A logical step forward in harm reduction. IJDP.
Highlights:
This intrinsic case study offers a unique perspective on the operation of Drug User Liberation Frontʼs Compassion Club and Fulfillment Centre, delving into its inception, development, implementation, and the challenges it faced in its operation. Ultimately, the insights garnered from the Drug User Liberation Frontʼs Compassion Club and Fulfillment Centre hold significant value for others interested in establishing similar programs or exploring de-medicalized approaches regulating substances in order to prevent overdose deaths.
Norton, Ivsins, et al. 2024. A qualitative evaluation of a fentanyl patch safer supply program in Vancouver Canada. IJDP.
Highlights:
- Mixed method evaluation, interviews with 17 fentanyl patch program participants between Feb 2022 and April 2023.
- The flexible program structure, including lack of need for daily dispensation, the extended missed dose protocol, and community pharmacy patch distribution fostered engagement and enhanced autonomy.
- Improved management of withdrawal symptoms and cravings due to steady transdermal dosing led to reduced unregulated drug use and overdose risk.
- Participants also experienced economic benefits and improvements in overall health and quality of life.
- Skin irritation and patch adhesion issues were key barriers to program retention.
- Findings show the value of including fentanyl patch safer supply in the substance use continuum of care and offer insights for innovations in delivery of this intervention.
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