Harm reduction strategy for prevention/reduction of opioid overdose fatalities in the substance use disorder population
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Susan M. L'Heureux, MS, RN, CCRN; Nancy S. Goldstein, DNP, ANP-BC, RNC-OB -- School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Nu Beta at-Large
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- Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
This educational activity describes the use of a harm reduction intervention/strategy for the current issue of opioid overdose fatalities in public health and its effect on perceived importance of and barriers to Naloxone/Narcan utilization among the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) population and their communities.
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.
| Type | Presentation |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Harm Reduction; Opioid/Opiate Overdose; Substance Use Disorder |
| Name | 45th Biennial Convention |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Washington, DC, USA |
| Date | 2019 |
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