Comparing Harm Reduction Vending Machines and In-Person Overdose Prevention Services in Practice: A Case Study From Rhode Island
HRVMs are a feasible method of distributing harm reduction supplies as a complement to in-person services. HRVMs could complement other services already offered in many communities. Around-the-clock access is a key component of effective HRVMs.
Authors
- Carolyn J. Park (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0877-2959)
- Leah C. Shaw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9033-667X)
- Philip A. Chan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0964-5895)
- Emma Creegan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0506-0307)
- Erin Brown (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9963-1192)
- Thomas Bertrand (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8693-8478)
- Justin Berk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2865-7464)
- Brandon D. L. Marshall (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0134-7052)
- Sarah Ogundare
Institutions
- Rhode Island Department of Health (US)
- Marshall Medical Center (US)
- Christian Health Association of Nigeria (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Public Health Management and Practice
- Published
- 2025-02-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/phh.0000000000002128
- Citations
- 9
- Primary Topic
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 16.91
Funders
- Rhode Island Department of Health
- National Institute of General Medical Sciences