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Abstract
As the impact of the overdose crisis continues to worsen, some interventions are proving to be more impactful than others. This article provides insight on the history of harm reduction as it relates to the overdose crisis, how harm reduction strategies are saving lives in North Carolina, and the challenges that could hinder these efforts.
期刊介绍:
NCMJ, the North Carolina Medical Journal, is meant to be read by everyone with an interest in improving the health of North Carolinians. We seek to make the Journal a sounding board for new ideas, new approaches, and new policies that will deliver high quality health care, support healthy choices, and maintain a healthy environment in our state.