“There’s absolutely no downside to this, I mean, except community opposition:” A qualitative study of the acceptability of vending machines for harm reduction
Abstract Background Vending machines for harm reduction (VMHR) are an innovative approach to deliver life-saving materials, information, and treatment for hard-to-reach populations, particularly for persons who inject drugs. The current study explores stakeholders’ perspectives on the feasibility an...
Main Authors: | Rebecca E. Stewart, Nicholas C. Cardamone, Emily Loscalzo, Rachel French, Collin Lovelace, Winna Koe Mowenn, Ali Tarhini, Linden Lalley-Chareczko, Kathleen A. Brady, David S. Mandell |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-02-01
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Series: | Harm Reduction Journal |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-023-00747-4 |
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