Accessing digital harm reduction services —exploring the impact of the “Here4UScotland” application

Digital interventions like Here4UScotland offer significant benefits in enhancing harm reduction engagement and access, fostering new connections and community among vulnerable populations. Digital access beyond virtual consumption was considered. For successful integration of this technology, it appears crucial to balance technological advantages with ensuring privacy, providing adequate training for staff, and integrating these solutions with existing services, rather than replacing essential human interaction.

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Harm Reduction Journal
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2026-02-16
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-026-01418-w
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HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
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Accessing digital harm reduction services —exploring the impact of the “Here4UScotland” application

Graeme Strachan, Catriona Matheson, Hadi Daneshvar
Harm Reduction Journal
HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
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Accessing digital harm reduction services —exploring the impact of the “Here4UScotland” application

Graeme Strachan, Catriona Matheson, Hadi Daneshvar
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Abstract

Digital interventions like Here4UScotland offer significant benefits in enhancing harm reduction engagement and access, fostering new connections and community among vulnerable populations. Digital access beyond virtual consumption was considered. For successful integration of this technology, it appears crucial to balance technological advantages with ensuring privacy, providing adequate training for staff, and integrating these solutions with existing services, rather than replacing essential human interaction.

Harm Reduction JournalVol. 23(1)
University of Stirling (GB), Edinburgh Napier University (GB), University of Sheffield (GB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 54%
HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
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