"Harm reduction" interventions for substance use—measures like needle exchange programs and methadone distribution that aim to reduce the adverse effects of substance use, rather than punish or ...

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This activity was supported by contracts between the National Academy of Sciences and the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (unnumbered). Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations ...

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“Harm reduction” interventions for substance use – measures like needle exchange programs and methadone distribution that aim to reduce the adverse effects of substance use, rather than punish or ...