Artwork

Content provided by Drug Science. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Drug Science or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!

116. Reducing drug harms in the UK with Dr Gillian Shorter and Prof Alex Stevens

54:12
 
Share
 

Manage episode 448744417 series 2528839
Content provided by Drug Science. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Drug Science or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

In this episode, Prof Nutt meets with Prof Alex Stevens, researcher in drug policy, treatment and harm reduction and Gillian Shorter, a researcher into the health and wellbeing of people who use alcohol and drugs.

In this episode they discuss harm reduction strategies in the UK. They delve into the root causes of the stigma surrounding substance use disorders and explore the effectiveness of various harm reduction approaches, such as needle exchange programs and drug consumption rooms. The conversation also considers the politics surrounding these strategies and the limitations imposed by the Misuse of Drugs Act.

Drug consumption Rooms BBC


Drug Science Enhanced Harm Reduction Working Group

Needle Exchange

Naloxone


Drug Consumption Room

High Tolerance Housing
The Merseyside Model
Drug Testing

Drug Testing Kits


International Harm Reduction Association

HIV and AIDS

Opiate Substitution Therapy

Winter Comfort Case Support the Podcast

★ Support this podcast ★
  continue reading

158 episodes

Artwork
iconShare
 
Manage episode 448744417 series 2528839
Content provided by Drug Science. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Drug Science or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

In this episode, Prof Nutt meets with Prof Alex Stevens, researcher in drug policy, treatment and harm reduction and Gillian Shorter, a researcher into the health and wellbeing of people who use alcohol and drugs.

In this episode they discuss harm reduction strategies in the UK. They delve into the root causes of the stigma surrounding substance use disorders and explore the effectiveness of various harm reduction approaches, such as needle exchange programs and drug consumption rooms. The conversation also considers the politics surrounding these strategies and the limitations imposed by the Misuse of Drugs Act.

Drug consumption Rooms BBC


Drug Science Enhanced Harm Reduction Working Group

Needle Exchange

Naloxone


Drug Consumption Room

High Tolerance Housing
The Merseyside Model
Drug Testing

Drug Testing Kits


International Harm Reduction Association

HIV and AIDS

Opiate Substitution Therapy

Winter Comfort Case Support the Podcast

★ Support this podcast ★
  continue reading

158 episodes

All episodes

×
 
Loading …

Welcome to Player FM!

Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.

 

Quick Reference Guide

Listen to this show while you explore
Play