Harm Reduction Learning Institute
DC Health
 

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: Screening for Unhealthy Drug Use

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released a final recommendation statement on screening for unhealthy drug use. That Task Force found that clinicians should ask adults about their drug use and connect people who have a problem to care.

 

The American Opioid Epidemic in Special Populations: Five Examples

This manuscript identifies segments of the population that are disproportionately affected by the opioid epidemic.

 

States Allowing Telehealth Prescriptions for Opioid Use Disorder

A Resource from the National Academy for State Health Policy.

 

Honoring Individual Power and Strength (HIPS)

HIPS offers syringe exchange services for people who inject drugs, people who inject hormones, and diabetics at their drop-in center and satellite center at the Downtown Day Services Center, as well as on their mobile van.