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Harm Reduction

Research Brief:
To conduct a literature review of harm reduction approaches aimed at minimising the sharing of equipment used to administer drugs.

Tender awarded to:
Tender awarded to Mr Gerry Moore, School of Nursing, Dublin City University.

Progress:
This research is now completed. The Final Report has been published by the NACD and recommendations have been made to Government.

Published:

May 2004

Dissemination: One thousand five hundred copies of the report were printed due to the wide interest in the report’s findings. A copy went to the Minister of State, Mr Noel Aherne. The publication was circulated to key audiences and stakeholders such as the IDG, NDST, Local and Regional Drugs Task Forces, service providers and other interest groups. Copies are available on the web.

See published report: A Review of Harm Reduction Approaches in Ireland and Evidence from the International Literature

 

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