Harm Reduction and Recovery Support Services: Complementing and Supporting Pharmacotherapy for Substance Use Disorders (On-Demand)-Recording Presentation

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The webinar titled "Harm Reduction and Recovery Support Services, Complementing and Supporting Pharmacotherapy for Substance Use Disorders" was hosted by the Providers Clinical Support System (PCSS) in partnership with the National Council for Mental Well-Being. The presenter, Elizabeth Burden, is a senior advisor with the National Council for Mental Well-Being, and the webinar focused on the integration of harm reduction practices and recovery support services into the treatment of substance use disorders. The webinar emphasized the importance of a recovery-oriented system of care, which focuses on building recovery capital and supporting individuals in achieving their full potential. The stages of recovery were discussed, highlighting the need for recovery support services at each stage to promote sustained recovery. The webinar also delved into the principles and pillars of harm reduction, highlighting its transformative approach and commitment to equity, rights, and justice. Strategies for integrating harm reduction practices and recovery support services into clinical settings were provided, including conducting risk assessments, providing overdose education and naloxone distribution, and linking individuals to community-based harm reduction services. The webinar concluded by encouraging participants to consider the ideal participant journey in their clinical settings and to identify barriers that harm reduction and recovery support services can help address. The webinar provided valuable insights and resources for healthcare professionals working with individuals with substance use disorders.

Keywords

Harm Reduction

Recovery Support Services

Pharmacotherapy

Substance Use Disorders

Providers Clinical Support System

National Council for Mental Well-Being

Recovery-Oriented System of Care

Stages of Recovery

Harm Reduction Principles

Integrating Harm Reduction