What is harm reduction? Harm reduction is any evidence-informed intervention that helps reduce the risk of harms associated with a behaviour without requiring abstinence from that behaviour. Examples include naloxone kits (substance use), condoms (sexual health), seatbelts...
Opioids are drugs that include prescribed pain relievers but also illegal drugs. Patients can benefit from opioids that are prescribed and used properly. When opioids are misused, they can lead to overdose and can be deadly. Highly toxic opioids like fentanyl may be put in...
Opioids are drugs that include prescribed pain relievers but also illegal drugs. Patients can benefit from opioids that are prescribed and used properly. When opioids are misused, they can be deadly. Highly toxic opioids like fentanyl may be put in illegally produced drugs and...