Awareness, Utilization, and Preferences of Harm Reduction Interventions among Street-Involved Young Adults in Boston

Evaluating mobile harm reduction services for youth and young adults

“…This revealed that while substance use was common, patterns of substance use were very different among AYA compared to adults, in terms of the substances they commonly use and the risk perception of their substance use, suggesting a need for services tailored to their unique needs ( 10 ). AYA were not familiar with the term “harm reduction” and did not have consistent ways to access harm reduction programs, substance use disorder treatment, and other health services ( 11 ). Developed with these findings in mind, the CCIR AYA pilot began in the fall of 2019.…”

Assessing Stage of Change and Harm Reduction Strategies for Synthetic Cannabinoid Use Among Individuals Experiencing Homelessness in Houston, Texas

“…Another study with individuals receiving inpatient treatment for SUD described participant awareness of the harms associated with substance use early on, but this awareness did not always lead to treatment-seeking ( Årstad, Nesvåg, Njå, & Biong, 2018). Furthermore, a previous study with young adults engaged in substance use report that barriers to treatment include waitlists and cost (Noyes et al, 2022). Another study noted that adults aged 50 years and older and non-white adults were more likely to lack access to substance use treatment, highlighting that less than 30% adults receive treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) (Saini, Johnson, & Qato, 2022).…”