Safe Prescribing Series: Harm Reduction

Join our engaging webinar where experts will explore the profound effects of federal and state drug policies on Substance Use Disorder treatment and Harm Reduction services. Gain a deeper understanding of Harm Reduction in the context of illicit drug use and learn to differentiate it from risk reduction strategies. Additionally, discover a variety of risk reduction interventions beyond Naloxone and how to effectively incorporate them into daily practice.

Our next session will focus on harm reduction and will be held on November 6th, 2024.

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Educational Planner/Moderator: Eve Losman, MD, MHSA

Speakers: Steve Alsum, Ashley Shukait, MPH, CHES, Valerie Kelley-Bonner, MBA, CPC-R

Target Audience: Physicians and Medical Students, although the session is open to all

Expected Outcomes:

1. Summarize the impacts of federal and state public policy (the drug war) on the ability of organizations to provide Substance Use Disorder treatment and Harm Reduction services.
2. Describe Harm Reduction as related to illicit drug use; distinguish between Harm Reduction and risk reduction interventions.
3. Describe risk reduction interventions (beyond Naloxone) and how to implement them in daily practice
4. Provide strategies to strengthen and build more positive relationships between patients who use drugs & their healthcare providers