Harm Reduction and Substance Use in Adolescents - 23/10/24

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This article discusses the use of substances among adolescents, the unacceptable overdose death rates they bear, and the relevant evidence-based harm reduction strategies available in primary care, including medications for opioid use disorder. Access to these medications, as well as to harm reduction strategies generally, is insufficient for adolescents. Many adolescents who use substances and who are most at risk for overdose regularly visit primary care, which is an appropriate setting for treatment and harm reduction delivery.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Harm reduction, Medication-assisted treatment, Medications for opioid use disorder, Substance use disorder, Substance use, Addiction, Adolescent, Young adult
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Vol 51 - N° 4
P. 629-643 - décembre 2024 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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