TABLE 1.

Harm reduction interventions

Harm reduction supply distribution

Syringe exchange programs distribute of safer injecting equipment, including syringes, disposable cookers, alcohol swabs, and sterile water (75). Safer smoking kits distributed to people who smoke drugs consist of Pyrex® stems, mouthpieces, brass screens, and push sticks (76).

Supervised drug consumption services

Services that permit individuals to inject or smoke drugs under the supervision of health professionals, who are trained to respond to overdoses (77).

Opioid assisted treatment

Heroin and opioid assisted treatment involve the prescription of heroin or prescription opioids to individuals who have not responded to other forms of treatment (78).