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Integrating harm reduction and clinical care: Lessons from Covid-19 respite and recuperation facilities.
Kimmel, Simeon D; Bazzi, Angela R; Barocas, Joshua A.
  • Kimmel SD; Section of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Boston Medical Center, United States of America; Section of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Boston Medical Center, United States of America; Boston University School of Medicine, United States of America. Electronic address: simeon.kimmel@bmc.org.
  • Bazzi AR; Department of Community Health Sciences, Boston University School of Public Health, United States of America.
  • Barocas JA; Section of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Boston Medical Center, United States of America; Boston University School of Medicine, United States of America.
J Subst Abuse Treat ; 118: 108103, 2020 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-709576
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In response to the novel coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, many people experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders entered respite and recuperation facilities for care and to isolate and prevent subsequent SARS-CoV-2 transmission. However, because drug use was officially prohibited in these facilities, we observed people who use substances leaving isolation temporarily or prematurely. The initial Covid-19 surge magnified the need for harm reduction access for those who use substances to ensure their safety and well-being and that of their local communities. In this commentary, we argue that expanding harm reduction access is crucial for subsequent waves of SARS-CoV-2 infection and also for patients who use substances and are hospitalized for other reasons.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Ill-Housed Persons / Coronavirus Infections / Substance-Related Disorders Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: J Subst Abuse Treat Journal subject: Substance-Related Disorders Year: 2020 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Ill-Housed Persons / Coronavirus Infections / Substance-Related Disorders Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: J Subst Abuse Treat Journal subject: Substance-Related Disorders Year: 2020 Document Type: Article