Drug User Health in a Syndemic Environment – Strategies, Priorities, and Outcomes
DC Engage’s annual Harm Reduction Conference brings together harm reductionists, community members, and experts to discuss the latest practices, techniques, and important issues in the harm reduction community.
Focusing on the theme of Justice and Equity for Community Health, this day-long conference on June 29, 2023 featured expert speakers and panels covering the national and local landscape of harm reduction, language and social justice, retention in care, drug user health in a syndemic environment, and other topics.
- Scenario Discussion 1: How can we combat stigma and educate neighborhood businesses and the immediate community about the need for HR Vending machines? What are the pros and cons of Supervised Consumption Services within a community?
- Scenario Discussion 2: How can CHW’s assist in bridging the gaps in Trans syndemic clinical environments? What methods can be incorporated for Trans communities to be more involved in Harm Reduction dialogues?
Facilitators:
Tamara Henry, GWU Milken Institute School of Public Health
Sharday Lewis, NASTAD
Other Related Trainings
National Perspectives on Harm Reduction and Community Health
This session describes the impact of drug use from a national and local perspective, examines the social impact of drug use on communities, and identifies national and local harm reduction activities. Surveillance data will be presented to highlight national and local trends.
All four 2023 Harm Reduction Conference training sessions must be taken to receive a total of 3.25 credit hours.
Social Justice/Language Justice
This plenary focuses on how to eliminate and replace stigmatizing language and negative bias while also using person-first language within communities of people who struggle with substance use disorder to increase access to services and successful retention in care.
