| Summary: | This guideline on a harm reduction approach to the treatment of substance use disorder (SUD) was developed by the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute to guide primary care providers and other practitioners in NYS in treating patients with a substance use disorder. This guideline aims to: increase the number of clinicians in outpatient settings offering evidence-based treatment to individuals with a substance use disorder; increase the number of NYS residents with substance use disorders who are engaged in treatment; promote a harm reduction approach to treatment of all substance use disorders, which involves practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing the negative consequences associated with drug and alcohol use (e.g., needle and syringe exchange for individuals who inject drugs); increase awareness among healthcare providers about the stigma associated with substance use
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