Harm reduction behaviours and harm experiences of people who use 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) in Aotearoa New Zealand
3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) is drug of high prevalence in Aotearoa New Zealand and is the primary drug analysed by legal drug checking services. We aimed to address the gap in literature pertainin... (Source: Harm Reduction Journal)
Source: Harm Reduction Journal - March 21, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Jai Whelan, Geoff Noller and Ryan D. Ward Tags: Research Source Type: research
“Wanna cry this out real quick?”: an examination of secondary traumatic stress risk and resilience among post-overdose outreach staff in Massachusetts
Post-overdose outreach programs engage overdose survivors and their families soon after an overdose event. Staff implementing these programs are routinely exposed to others ’ trauma, which makes them vulnerable... (Source: Harm Reduction Journal)
Source: Harm Reduction Journal - March 19, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Samantha F. Schoenberger, Emily R. Cummins, Jennifer J. Carroll, Shapei Yan, Audrey Lambert, Sarah M. Bagley, Ziming Xuan, Traci C. Green, Franklin Cook, Amy M. Yule, Alexander Y. Walley and Scott W. Formica Tags: Research Source Type: research
Beyond a spec: assessing heterogeneity in the unregulated opioid supply
Drug checking services aim to provide compositional information for the illicit drug supply and are being employed in public health responses to extreme rates of overdose associated with fentanyl within street... (Source: Harm Reduction Journal)
Source: Harm Reduction Journal - March 15, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Lea Gozdzialski, Rebecca Louw, Collin Kielty, Ava Margolese, Eric Poarch, Miriam Sherman, Fred Cameron, Chris Gill, Bruce Wallace and Dennis Hore Tags: Research Source Type: research
A confirmed case of xylazine-induced skin ulcers in a person who injects drugs in Miami, Florida, USA
Xylazine is an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist that has emerged as a contaminant in the illicit drug supply of fentanyl. Xylazine use may be suspected in naloxone-resistant overdoses and atypical, chronic ... (Source: Harm Reduction Journal)
Source: Harm Reduction Journal - March 15, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Peyton V. Warp, Maia Hauschild, David P. Serota, Katrina Ciraldo, Irasema Cruz, Tyler S. Bartholomew and Hansel E. Tookes Tags: Case Study Source Type: research
Adapting a health facility HIV stigma-reduction participatory training intervention to address drug use stigma in HIV care and treatment clinics in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
HIV prevalence among people who use drugs (PWUD) in Tanzania is 4 –7 times higher than in the general population, underscoring an urgent need to increase HIV testing and treatment among PWUD. Drug use stigma wi... (Source: Harm Reduction Journal)
Source: Harm Reduction Journal - March 15, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Linda B. Mlunde, Khalida Saalim, Jessie K. Mbwambo, Pfiriael Kiwia, Elizabeth Fitch, Willbrord Manyama, Isack Rugemalila, Sue Clay, Barrot H. Lambdin, Rachel D. Stelmach, Carla Bann and Laura Nyblade Tags: Research Source Type: research
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
