Presentation Year

2017

Depreciated Participant

Rachel WaldmanDepartment of Social WorkGraduate Student

College or Department

Short Description of your Research or Creative Project (700 characters or less)

Intravenous drug usage can lead to multiple detrimental health related risks including the transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Hepatitis C, abscesses and infections, and drug related overdose. One of the most crucial interventions proven to reduce rates of these health risks among injection drug users is the syringe exchange program. This project examines the active syringe exchange programs in Humboldt County in order to explore the various practices, policies, and services offered by each. The ultimate goal for this project is to strengthen agency relationships, promote sharing of information and best practices, and maximize our ability to reach people in need.

Permission to Publish Work

Yes

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218

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