ORN Fall 2022 #6 - Case Studies and Q/A - The State of Harm Reduction in the US: Progress, Barriers, and What's Next-Recording - #6 - Case Studies and Q/A - The State of Harm Reduction in the US: Progress, Barriers, and What's Next

Recording - #6 - Case Studies and Q/A - The State of Harm Reduction in the US: Progress, Barriers, and What's Next

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Brandon Marshall, a professor of epidemiology at Brown University, discusses harm reduction and overdose prevention centers. He addresses questions about the impact of these centers on neighborhood outcomes, such as property values and crime rates. While there is limited research on property value changes specifically, studies have shown that overdose prevention centers can reduce neighborhood problems like drug-related litter and public drug use. Dr. Marshall also discusses the typical clients of overdose prevention centers, who are often individuals experiencing housing instability, homelessness, and long histories of drug use. He explains the importance of fentanyl test strips as a harm reduction tool and how they can be an engagement tool for individuals using illicit drugs. He also mentions ongoing research on field testing for a wider array of substances and the potential benefits of providing hepatitis C and HIV treatments at overdose prevention centers. The discussion touches on opposition to harm reduction services, the need for engagement and education with various groups, and the importance of integrating harm reduction into broader healthcare and public health strategies. Zoning regulations and the location of overdose prevention centers are also discussed, with an emphasis on placing them where the need is greatest. The video concludes with insights into the historical progression of harm reduction in Canada and the potential for innovative approaches in the United States.

Keywords

harm reduction

overdose prevention centers

neighborhood outcomes

property values

drug-related litter

public drug use

typical clients

fentanyl test strips

engagement tool