Harm Reduction for People Who Use Drugs: a Life: Saving Opportunity

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What This Module Covers

Learning Objectives
Section 1 - Core Definition and Philosophy
Section 2 - Overdose Prevention Strategies
Section 3 - Infection Prevention Strategies
SECTION 4 - SYRINGE SERVICES PROGRAMS (SSPs)
Section 5 - Social Justice and Policy Interventions
Section 6 - Stigma and Language
Section 7 - Pharmacist Role and Responsibilities
Section 8 - Counseling Framework (case Application)
Section 9 - Hiv Exposure Response (case Question 6)
Section 10 - Key Terms and Abbreviations
Section 11 - High-yield Facts for Exam
Section 12 - External Resource Reference (testable)
Closing

Key Terms

Authors Alyssa M. Peckham, PharmD, BCPP; Lucas G.

Defined by the Harm Reduction Coalition "a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use."

PrEP Pre-exposure prophylaxis — taken before potential HIV exposure; reduces HIV acquisition PEP: Post-exposure prophylaxis —

Syringe services programs (SSPs) Community-based programs providing sterile syringes and other injection supplies, often alongside other harm reduction a

Also called Syringe exchange programs, needle exchange programs.

Patient context from the case Injecting for 3 months; reusing syringes; has had irritation and infection.

Patient discloses Shared syringes yesterday with someone who may be HIV positive; cannot contact that person; scared and unsure what to do