Harm Reduction Nursing

These flashcards cover key concepts and vocabulary related to harm reduction nursing, public health, and substance use disorders.

Harm Reduction Philosophy

Strategies aimed at reducing harms associated with drug use without requiring cessation.

Public Health Standards

Minimum expectations for public health programs and services delivered by Ontario Public Health Units.

Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS)

Facilities that allow people to legally consume drugs under supervision, providing access to healthcare.

Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

A condition characterized by an inability to stop using a substance despite negative consequences.

Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)

Conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age that affect health outcomes.

Overdose Prevention Sites

Locations designed to provide a safe environment for consumption, reducing overdose risk.

Stigma

Societal disapproval that can dehumanize individuals, often affecting those who use drugs.

Evidence-based practice

Using the best available research evidence to inform healthcare decisions.

NIMBYism

A phenomenon where residents oppose certain developments, despite recognizing the need for those services.

Harm Reduction Activities

Programs including needle distribution and overdose response to minimize adverse effects of drug use.