Ethun, Laken C
(2016)
Harm reduction interventions to reduce the burden of opioid overdose: a comprehensive literature review of naloxone distribution programs and safe injection facilities.
Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.
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Abstract
The opioid overdose epidemic is one of the most significant public health problems that the United States has seen in decades. Fatal drug overdoses are the number one leading cause of injury death in the United States. As communities struggle to combat increased mortality, public health officials, along with federal, state, and local agencies, are beginning to explore harm reduction interventions aimed at preventing opioid overdose deaths. A literature review was conducted to explore the effectiveness of two distinct harm reduction strategies: naloxone distribution programs and safe injection facilities. Access to naloxone can be effective in reducing opioid overdose, especially when implemented on a large scale. Expanding legislation to include immunity and Good Samaritan statutes will serve to increase the effectiveness of naloxone distribution as a strategy to reduce the number of opioid overdoses. Additionally, safe injection facilities can serve to reduce opioid overdoses, as well as improve the health of people who use opioids. This essay holds public health significance by reporting on two unique strategies that, when implemented, can improve the health of millions of Americans.
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Other Thesis, Dissertation, or Long Paper
(Master Essay)
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Contribution | Contributors Name | Email | Pitt Username | ORCID |
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Committee Chair | Keane, Christopher | crkcity@pitt.edu | UNSPECIFIED | UNSPECIFIED | Committee Member | Cochran, Gerald | gcochran@pitt.edu | UNSPECIFIED | UNSPECIFIED |
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Date: |
2016 |
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Publication |
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No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
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University of Pittsburgh |
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University of Pittsburgh |
Schools and Programs: |
School of Public Health > Behavioral and Community Health Sciences |
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MPH - Master of Public Health |
Thesis Type: |
Master Essay |
Refereed: |
Yes |
Date Deposited: |
07 Sep 2016 17:52 |
Last Modified: |
02 Nov 2020 13:55 |
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http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/27286 |
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