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Gender-based differences in harm reduction practices among people who use drugs in Rhode Island: a latent class analysis

Harm Reduction Journal
Background Previous research has documented differing drug use patterns and risk behaviors by gender identity and sex at birth, although variations in harm reduction practices by these characteristics have not yet been fully assessed. Methods We utilized
Leah C. Shaw, Anusha Kumar, Carolyn J. Park, Yu Li, Catherine A. Lenox, Alexandra B. Collins, Susan G. Sherman, Brandon D. L. Marshall, Alexandria Macmadu   +8 more
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A case of severe opioid and methamphetamine use disorder in a 14 year old

Addiction Science & Clinical Practice
We present the case of a 14-year-old who established care at our primary care clinic after hospitalization for unintentional fentanyl overdose. They were diagnosed with severe opioid use disorder (OUD) and stimulant use disorder (StUD) and initiated ...
Nadia Allami, Kristen O’Connor, Sarah M. Bagley   +2 more
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Effect of Solvent Interaction & Soluble Microneedles on Skin Permeability to Drug Molecules [PDF]

, 2019
Skin forms a formidable barrier protecting the human body from external environmental rigors and excessive loss of water; maintaining equilibrium.
Maurya, Abhijeet
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Door-to-door overdose harm reduction: an Illinois case study

Harm Reduction Journal
Background Harm reduction for people who use drugs (PWUD) is an established evidence-based practice that encompasses a wide variety of services, delivery formats, and settings and has been named a priority in US drug policy.
Maryann Mason, Bruce Johnson, Christorpher Schaffner, Sean Johnston, Ursula Alexander, Oyindamola Ajala, Nia Andrews, Sarah B. Welch   +7 more
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A fentanyl test strip intervention to reduce overdose risk among female sex workers who use drugs in Baltimore: Results from a pilot study

, 2020
Ju Nyeong Park, Catherine Tomko, Bradley E. Silberzahn, Katherine Haney, Brandon D. L. Marshall, Susan G. Sherman   +5 more
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Fentanyl Testing Strips Usage and Perceptions: A Survey Analysis [PDF]

Background: Fentanyl testing strips (FTS) were decriminalized in Tennessee in 2022, and since then have become a widely used tool for harm reduction efforts across the state. Considering that fentanyl has almost entirely replaced heroin and other opioids
Butler, Rochelle, Cretsinger, Channie, Dorminey, Zach, Kourvelas, Jeremy C., McConocha, Erin, Mesa, Anna, Yockey, Andrew   +6 more
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Beyond Fentanyl Test Strips: The Need to Decriminalize All Drug Checking Equipment in Tennessee [PDF]

KEY POINTS In 2022, Tennessee decriminalized fentanyl test strips (FTS) through Public Chapter 764. Thousands have since been distributed by the state and nonprofit coalitions as a key harm reduction strategy.
Kourvelas, Jeremy C., MPH
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Good Practice in Postoperative and Procedural Pain Management 2nd Edition [PDF]

, 2012
CARTER, BERNIE, Curry, Joe, Howard, Richard, Jain, Anoo, Liossi, Christina, Morton, Neil, Rivett, Kate, Rose, Mary, Tyrell, Jennifer, Walker, Suellen, Williams, Glynn   +10 more
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“Everyone says ‘safe sex’ but no one ever says ‘safe drugs’, you know?”: Perspectives on the intersection of drug checking services, drug policy and the overdose crisis [PDF]

BackgroundOverdose deaths have continued to rise in the US despite heightened public attention and resources. Drug checking shows promise for integration into existing services for people who use drugs (PWUD) across North America.
Arnold, Emily A., Ciccarone, Daniel, Holm, Nicole, Moran, Lissa, Ondocsin, Jeff, Outram, Simon, Werb, Dan   +6 more
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Harm Reduction Measures in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) [PDF]

This literature review aims to comprehensively analyze harm reduction strategies employed in addressing Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Focusing on key interventions such as fentanyl testing strips, naloxone distribution, syringe exchange programs, and ...
Wood, Kent
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