@article{ref1,
title="Principles of harm reduction for young people who use drugs",
journal="Pediatrics",
year="2021",
author="Kimmel, Simeon D. and Gaeta, Jessie M. and Hadland, Scott Evan and Hallett, Eliza and Marshall, Brandon D. L.",
volume="147",
number="Suppl 2",
pages="S240-S248",
abstract="In summarizing the proceedings of a longitudinal meeting of experts on substance use disorders among adolescents and young adults, we review 2 principles of care related  to harm reduction for young adults with substance use disorders. The first is that  harm reduction services are critical to keeping young adults alive and healthy and  can offer opportunities for future engagement in treatment. Such services therefore  should be offered at every opportunity, regardless of an individual's interest or  ability to minimize use of substances. The second is that all evidence-based harm  reduction strategies available to older adults should be available to young adults  and that whenever possible, harm reduction programs should be tailored to young  adults and be developmentally appropriate.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0031-4005",
doi="10.1542/peds.2020-023523G",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1542/peds.2020-023523G"
}