The name and frame matters when it comes to public support of opioid prevention programs

Johnston, Jennifer B.; Thompson, Kaya A.

doi:10.1016/j.drugpo.2023.104282

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“…In this article, we will utilize the term “overdose prevention center” because of the widespread use of the term nationally and the existing literature recommending such phrasing. 6-9…”

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In Support of Overdose Prevention Centers: Position Statement of AMERSA, Inc (Association for Multidisciplinary Education and Research in Substance Use and Addiction)

Dunham,

Hill,

Kazal

et al. 2024

Substance Use & Addiction Journal

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Given increasing rates of fatal overdoses in the United States and the rapidly changing drug supply, overdose prevention centers (OPCs; also known as safe consumption sites) have been identified as a vital, evidence-based strategy that provide people who use drugs (PWUD) the opportunity to use drugs safely and receive immediate, life-saving overdose support from trained personnel. In addition to providing a safe, supervised space to use drugs, OPCs can house further essential harm reduction drop-in services such as sterile supplies, social services, and medical care. There are established national and international data demonstrating the lifesaving services provided by OPCs, inspiring a groundswell of advocacy efforts to expand these programs in the United States. Thus, the Association for Multidisciplinary Education and Research in Substance Use and Addiction (AMERSA) endorses OPCs, in addition to other harm reduction strategies that protect PWUD. Ultimately, it is imperative to increase access to OPCs across the United States and support key policy changes at the local, state, and federal levels that would facilitate urgent expansion.

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“…In this article, we will utilize the term “overdose prevention center” because of the widespread use of the term nationally and the existing literature recommending such phrasing. 6-9…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%