 Harm Reduction
"Harm Reduction" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The application of methods designed to reduce the risk of harm associated with certain behaviors without reduction in frequency of those behaviors. The risk-associated behaviors include ongoing and active addictive behaviors.
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D040261
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| MeSH Number(s) |
F01.145.477
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| Concept/Terms |
Harm Reduction- Harm Reduction
- Reduction, Harm
- Harm Minimization
- Minimization, Harm
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| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2006 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2009 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | 2010 | 2 | 1 | 3 | | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2015 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 5 | | 2017 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 3 | | 2020 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2021 | 0 | 2 | 2 | | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | 2024 | 2 | 2 | 4 | | 2025 | 1 | 2 | 3 | | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Harm Reduction" by people in Profiles.
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Fetters KB, Padmanabhan P, Yamkovoy K, Guan X, Scott SE, Kerr L, Joseph K, Day GL, Plesons M, Bartholomew TS, Tookes HE, Al-Tayyib A, Barocas JA. Projected Outcomes of Reducing Federal Funding for Syringe Service Programs via Executive Order. JAMA Netw Open. 2026 Jun 01; 9(6):e2619402.
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Piercey CJ, Cameron J, Ahern R, Packwood I, Bruning C, Henry D, Ruehrmund J, Weldon K, Smith KE, Karoly HC. Characteristics of adverse reactions to kratom and implementation of harm reduction strategies in a sample of ethnobotanical tea bar patrons in Colorado. Harm Reduct J. 2026 03 02; 23(1).
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Bredenberg E, Gill C, Grimm E, Hoppe J, Calcaterra SL. Implementation of a Harm Reduction Initiative for Hospitalized Patients with Substance Use Disorders. J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2026; 37(2):779-786.
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Wagner NM, Carlson JA, Bean M, Wineland A, Blum J, Cardona SA, Covarrubias S, Kempe A, King AC, Huebschmann AG. Increasing opportunities for community input in harm reduction program development using iterative engagement. Harm Reduct J. 2025 10 22; 22(1):173.
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Piercey CJ, Pince CL, Karoly HC. Highlighting variability in fentanyl test strip instructions using thematic content analysis. Harm Reduct J. 2025 06 24; 22(1):110.
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Pridgen BE, Bontemps AP, Lloyd AR, Wagner WP, Kay ES, Eaton EF, Cropsey KL. U.S. substance use harm reduction efforts: a review of the current state of policy, policy barriers, and recommendations. Harm Reduct J. 2025 06 08; 22(1):101.
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Sutherland R, Steele M, Rodgers C, Silins E, Gilliver R, Peacock A, Barratt M, Ezard N, Siefried KJ, Page R, Bruno R, Read P. Characteristics of take-home fentanyl test strip use and support for drug checking services among people who use heroin in Australia: learnings for an increasingly complex drug market. Harm Reduct J. 2025 05 13; 22(1):75.
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Abram MD, Jugdoyal A, Seabra P, Murphy-Parker D, Searby A. Harm Reduction as a Form of 'Wrap-Around' Care: The Nursing Role. Int J Ment Health Nurs. 2025 Feb; 34(1):e13436.
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Castry M, Tin Y, Feder NM, Lewis N, Chatterjee A, Rudorf M, Samet JH, Beers D, Medley B, Gilbert L, Linas BP, Barocas JA. An economic analysis of the cost of mobile units for harm reduction, naloxone distribution, and medications for opioid use disorder. J Subst Use Addict Treat. 2024 Dec; 167:209517.
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Bandara S, Byrne L, Berman V, Hurst A, King D, Gibbons JB, Sugarman OK, Livingston A, Kerins L, Hulsey EG, Alves A, Saloner B. Harm Reduction and Treatment Among People at High Risk of Overdose. JAMA Netw Open. 2024 08 01; 7(8):e2427241.
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