Dependence on opiates such as painkillers and heroin continue to cause overdose and trauma to families across Indian Country. There is no perfect solution, but approaches such as Harm Reduction… […]
Keyword: harm reduction
Harm Reduction in Primary Care | October 25, 2022
In this presentation, Theresa Emmerling, PharmD, BCPS, and LCDR Nathan Hamil, PharmD, MPH, BCACP, CPH, share their story of choosing to start a harm reduction program, how they started, their success, challenges and lessons… […]
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Methamphetamine Use Disorder | July 16, 2020
In this presentation, Dr. Jessica Gregg and Dr. Ximena Levander from Oregon Health & Science University discuss the history, chemical structure and epidemiology of methamphetamine use disorder. They also discuss… […]
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didgʷálic Wellness Center: Building a Culture of Respect | COVID-19 Updates | April 8, 2020
didgʷálic (deed-gwah-leech) Wellness Center is a multi-specialty community health organization that provides counseling, medication, primary care, and social services to both Native and non-Native patients with substance use and behavioral… […]
Introduction to Harm Reduction | February 20, 2020
Jessica Rienstra, Hepatitis C Project Coordinator at Lummi Tribal Health Center, shares an overview of harm reduction principles and the benefits of harm reduction for both patients and providers. She… […]
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Addressing the Evolving Opioid and HCV Epidemics | February 27, 2019
Annette Hewitt, Nurse Practitioner for the Liver Disease and Hepatitis Program at the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, explains parallels between the opioid and HCV epidemics. She also discusses harm… […]
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