Harm Reduction
Harm reduction is a foundational concept for health providers who work with patients who use drugs.
Narcan and fentanyl test strips are available for Philadelphia residents at this site:
The Division of Substance Use Prevention and Harm Reduction (SUPHR) provides fentanyl test strips and naloxone to both individuals and organizations:
https://www.substanceusephilly.com/get-supplies
Narcan training resources:
https://www.phila.gov/services/mental-physical-health/learn-how-to-get-…
Information about safer drug use techniques can be found at:
https://harmreduction.org/issues/safer-drug-use/
The Thomas Jefferson University Center for Supportive Healthcare offers an Introduction to Harm Reduction Series:
https://www.jefferson.edu/academics/colleges-schools-institutes/skmc/de…
- Topics include: Recognizing Withdrawal in the Emergency Room, Approaching Phlebotomy with People who have a History of Injection Drug Use, Discussing Urine Drug Screen Results for Clinicians, & Discussing Safer Injection
The National Harm Reduction Technical Assistance Center offers free help to anyone in the country providing (or planning to provide) harm reduction services.