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13th National Harm Reduction Conference in Puerto Rico
The 2020 National Harm Reduction Conference comes at a time when harm reduction, health care, and drug policy reform have entered a dynamic and critical phase. The prescription opioid and heroin overdose epidemic has captured national attention, with renewed focus on transmission of HIV and viral hepatitis among people who use drugs. These trends are reshaping the policy and public health landscapes, making harm reduction more urgent and relevant than ever before.
The biennial event is the only conference of its kind in the United States. For four days, some of the most creative minds from the U.S. and abroad come together to address a myriad of complex issues facing the harm reduction movement. A diverse community of people who use drugs, social justice activists, service providers, healthcare workers, researchers, policymakers, public health officials, and law enforcement— all coming together to put an end to the harms and injustices caused by the War on Drugs.
Call for papers: Global developments in tobacco and alcohol policy
We are pleased to announce an upcoming cross-journal series to focus on tobacco and alcohol policy.
This special thematic series aims to bring together a selection of the latest research and developments surrounding global alcohol and tobacco policy, from a variety of different viewpoints.
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What constitutes effective problematic substance use treatment from the perspective of people who are homeless? A systematic review and meta-ethnography
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Using life course charts to assess and compare trajectories of amphetamine type stimulant consumption in different user groups: a cross-sectional study
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High prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection and low level of awareness among people who recently started injecting drugs in a cross-sectional study in Germany, 2011–2014: missed opportunities for hepatitis C testing
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Stimulant safe supply: a potential opportunity to respond to the overdose epidemic
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Tobacco harm reduction: an alternative cessation strategy for inveterate smokers
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Between harm reduction, loss and wellness: on the occupational hazards of work
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Hepatitis C treatment access and uptake for people who inject drugs: a review mapping the role of social factors
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Cannabis as a substitute for alcohol and other drugs
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Yet they failed to do so: recommendations based on the experiences of NAOMI research survivors and a call for action
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Aims and scope
Harm Reduction Journal publishes research focusing on the prevalent patterns of psychoactive drug use, the public policies meant to control them, and the search for effective methods of reducing the adverse medical, public health, and social consequences associated with both drugs and drug policies. We define 'harm reduction' as 'policies and programs which aim to reduce the health, social, and economic costs of legal and illegal psychoactive drug use without necessarily reducing drug consumption'.
Call for papers: Reducing harm among illicit stimulant users
Although alcohol and tobacco remain the most prevalent substances used worldwide, use of amphetamine-type substances (ATS) and cocaine is substantial.
Harm Reduction Journal hereby invites you to submit manuscripts for our special issue of the journal on State of the art and best-practice interventions for reducing harm among illicit stimulant users.
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Society affiliations
Harm Reduction International is a leading NGO dedicated to reducing the negative health, social and legal impacts of drug use and drug policy. We promote the rights of people who use drugs and their communities through research and advocacy to help achieve a world where drug policies and laws contribute to healthier, safer societies. The organisation is an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.
Harm Reduction Coalition is a national advocacy and capacity-building organization that promotes the health and dignity of individuals and communities impacted by drug use. Our efforts advance harm reduction policies, practices and programs that address the adverse effects of drug use including overdose, HIV, hepatitis C, addiction, and incarceration. Recognizing that social inequality and injustice magnify drug-related harm and limit the voice of our most vulnerable communities, we work to uphold every individual’s right to health and well-being and their competence to participate in the public policy dialogue.
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Annual Journal Metrics
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Speed
58 days to first decision for reviewed manuscripts only
51 days to first decision for all manuscripts
94 days from submission to acceptance
21 days from acceptance to publicationCitation Impact
2.745 - 2-year Impact Factor
2.983 - 5-year Impact Factor
1.195 - Source Normalized Impact per Paper (SNIP)
1.143 - SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)Usage
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