Assessing Stage of Change and Harm Reduction Strategies for Synthetic Cannabinoid Use Among Individuals Experiencing Homelessness in Houston, Texas.
Synthetic cannabinoids (SCs) are low-cost substances that have been associated with adverse health outcomes and an increase in emergency department visits over recent years, particularly among people experiencing homelessness. This mixed methods study explored the connection between homelessness, SC...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Drug Issues Vol. 54; no. 3; pp. 444 - 457 |
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Sage Publications Inc.
Jul2024
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