Acceptance and feasibility of a low-threshold and substitution services-based periodical monitoring system for blood-borne and sexually transmitted infections among people who inject drugs in Germany: a mixed-methods analysis
To reach the global elimination goals of viral hepatitis B and C (HBC, HCV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and other sexually transmitted infections as a public health threat by 2030, monitoring is needed... (Source: Harm Reduction Journal)
Source: Harm Reduction Journal - March 14, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Amrei Krings, Gyde Steffen and Ruth Zimmermann Tags: Research Source Type: research

Exploring the role of community pharmacies as a harm reduction environment for anabolic –androgenic steroid consumers: triangulating the perspectives of consumers and pharmacists
While community pharmacies have been successful in providing harm reduction support for illicit substance consumers, little research has explored their role in addressing the needs of anabolic –androgenic stero... (Source: Harm Reduction Journal)
Source: Harm Reduction Journal - March 13, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Timothy Piatkowski, Sarah Benn, Lkhagvadulam Ayurzana, Michelle King, Sara McMillan and Laetitia Hattingh Tags: Research Source Type: research

Correction to: Respiratory health efects of e-cigarette substitution for tobacco cigarettes: a systematic review
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Source: Harm Reduction Journal - March 13, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Maria Ahmed Qureshi, Robin W. M. Vernooij, Giusy Rita Maria La Rosa, Riccardo Polosa and Renee O ’Leary Tags: Correction Source Type: research

Older adult drug overdose: an application of latent class analysis to identify prevention opportunities
Older adult overdose death rates have increased significantly in recent years. However, research for prevention of drug overdose death specific to older adults is limited. Our objective is to identify profiles... (Source: Harm Reduction Journal)
Source: Harm Reduction Journal - March 13, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Maryann Mason, Kaveet Pandya and Alexander Lundberg Tags: Research Source Type: research

Cannabis donation as a harm reduction strategy: a case study
The United States (US) continues to experience unprecedented rates of overdose mortality and there is increased need to identify effective harm reduction practices. Research from Canada describes cannabis dona... (Source: Harm Reduction Journal)
Source: Harm Reduction Journal - March 6, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Sarah E. Duhart Clarke, Grant Victor, Pamela Lynch, Leslie W. Suen and Bradley Ray Tags: Case Study Source Type: research

The influence of transformations in supply on methamphetamine initiation among people injecting opioids in the United States
Co-use of methamphetamine (MA) and opioids (pharmaceutical pills, heroin and fentanyls) has increased in the United States and is represented in rising mortality. Although coinciding with the import of low cos... (Source: Harm Reduction Journal)
Source: Harm Reduction Journal - March 5, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Sarah Mars, Jeff Ondocsin, Nicole Holm and Daniel Ciccarone Tags: Research Source Type: research

The joy and pain of being a harm reduction worker: a qualitative study of the meanings about harm reduction in Brazil
Although harm reduction is highlighted as an effective intervention for alcohol and drug use, a funding gap for harm reduction interventions has been identified, mainly in low- and middle-income countries. In ... (Source: Harm Reduction Journal)
Source: Harm Reduction Journal - March 4, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Jo ão Maurício Gimenes Pedroso, Cristiana Nelise de Paula Araujo and Clarissa Mendonça Corradi-Webster Tags: Research Source Type: research

Outcome in methadone maintenance treatment of immigrants from the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Immigrants from the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) are more prevalent in Methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) in Israel than their percentage in the general population. (Source: Harm Reduction Journal)
Source: Harm Reduction Journal - March 1, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Ayali Noya, Sason Anat, Schreiber Shaul, Adelson Miriam and Peles Einat Tags: Research Source Type: research

Association between willingness to use an overdose prevention center and probation or parole status among people who use drugs in Rhode Island
Overdose prevention centers (OPCs) are being implemented in the United States as a strategy to reduce drug-related mortality and morbidity. Previous studies have suggested that people who use drugs (PWUD) with... (Source: Harm Reduction Journal)
Source: Harm Reduction Journal - February 29, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Michael Tan, Carolyn Park, Jacqueline Goldman, Katie B. Biello, Jane Buxton, Scott E. Hadland, Ju Nyeong Park, Susan G. Sherman, Alexandria Macmadu and Brandon D. L. Marshall Tags: Research Source Type: research

“They make it too hard and too many hoops to jump”: system and organizational barriers to drug treatment during epidemic rates of opioid overdose
The United States is currently facing an opioid overdose crisis. Research suggests that multiple interventions are needed to reduce overdose deaths including increasing access and retention to medications to t... (Source: Harm Reduction Journal)
Source: Harm Reduction Journal - February 27, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Julia Dickson-Gomez, Sarah Krechel, Jessica Ohlrich, Helena Danielle Green Montaque, Margaret Weeks, Jianghong Li, Jennifer Havens and Antoinette Spector Tags: Research Source Type: research

Structural stigma within inpatient care for people who inject drugs: implications for harm reduction
Individuals suffering with addiction have historically experienced disproportionally high levels of stigma. The process of inpatient care for those with substance abuse disorder (SUD) is multifaceted, shaped ... (Source: Harm Reduction Journal)
Source: Harm Reduction Journal - February 27, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Maham Rehman, Leigh Chapman, Lisa Liu, Sara Calvert and Javeed Sukhera Tags: Research Source Type: research

“No-one just does drugs during business hours!”: evaluation of a 24/7 primary needle and syringe program in St Kilda, Australia
Primary needle and syringe programs (NSPs) have been integral for the prevention of blood-borne virus (BBV) transmission among people who inject drugs. Despite this, many people who inject drugs face barriers ... (Source: Harm Reduction Journal)
Source: Harm Reduction Journal - February 24, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Shelley Walker, Michael Curtis, Amy Kirwan, Rebecca Thatcher and Paul Dietze Tags: Research Source Type: research

Improving access to HIV care among people who inject drugs through tele-harm reduction: a qualitative analysis of perceived discrimination and stigma
Tele-harm reduction (THR) is a telehealth-enhanced, peer-led, harm reduction intervention delivered within a trusted syringe services program (SSP) venue. The primary goal of THR is to facilitate linkage to ca... (Source: Harm Reduction Journal)
Source: Harm Reduction Journal - February 23, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Carolina Scaramutti, Bel én Hervera, Yanexy Rivera, Teresa A. Chueng, David W. Forrest, Edward Suarez Jr, David P. Serota,, Hatoun Alkamli, Katrina Ciraldo, Tyler S. Bartholomew and Hansel E. Tookes Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research

Changes in harm reduction service providers professional quality of life during dual public health emergencies in Canada
Harm reduction (HR) is a critical response to the pronounced toxicity deaths being experienced in Canada. HR providers report many benefits of their jobs, but also encounter chronic stress from structural ineq... (Source: Harm Reduction Journal)
Source: Harm Reduction Journal - February 22, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Sheena Taha, Samantha King, Sara Atif and Eliza Bate Tags: Research Source Type: research

Come back when you ’re infected: pharmacy access to sterile syringes in an Arizona Secret Shopper Study, 2023
Pharmacies are critical healthcare partners in community efforts to eliminate bloodborne illnesses. Pharmacy sale of sterile syringes is central to this effort. (Source: Harm Reduction Journal)
Source: Harm Reduction Journal - February 22, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Danielle M. Russell, Beth E. Meyerson, Arlene N. Mahoney, Irene Garnett, Chris Ferrell, Kylee Newgass, Jon D. Agley, Richard A. Crosby, Keith G. Bentele, Nina Vadiei, David Frank and Linnea B. Linde-Krieger Tags: Research Source Type: research