Needle Exchange and the HIV Epidemic in Vancouver: Lessons Learned from 15 years of research. What is harm reduction concept? (2) Medical Cannabis Laws and Opioid Analgesic Overdose Mortality in the United States, 1999–2010

Give a scholarly discussion and analyze the two materials and issues presented. Think of this in terms of the tools, skills, and information you will need from both articles as a public health professional. Examine the Nonjudgmental approach to reducing risks for disease/injury resulting from problematic but intractable behaviors. Also originally applied in treatment and prevention of drug abuse and addictions. How does the concept of Harm reduction apply to the First articles? Examine the strength and weakness in both articles and the importance to you as a public health professional, all in 280 – 300 words

Article one
Hyshka, E., Strathdee, S., Wood, E., & Kerr, T. (2012). Needle exchange and the HIV epidemic in Vancouver: Lessons learned from 15 years of research. International Journal of Drug Policy, 23(4), 261-270. DOI 10.1016/j.drugpo.2012.03.006

Article two
Bachhuber, M. A., Saloner, B., Cunningham, C. O., & Barry, C. L. (2014). Medical cannabis laws and opioid analgesic overdose mortality in the United States, 1999-2010. JAMA Internal Medicine, 174 (10), 1668-1673. DOI:10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.4005

What is Harm reduction?
Harm reduction is a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing the negative consequences associated with drug use. Harm Reduction is also a movement for social justice built on a belief in, and respect for, the rights of people who use drugs.
Certain behaviors (e.g., illicit drug use, adolescent sexual behavior, prostitution, excess alcohol consumption) will always occur

“Responsible” approach:
• Reduce harmful impacts (rather than prevent the activity)
• Provide services without judgment of underlying activity
• Recognize serious harm that the activity causes as well

http://harmreduction.org/about-us/principles-of-

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