Lower-risk substance use guidelines accessible by youth

Original research
by
Moebes, Zakkaery R. et al

Release Date

2023

Geography

Canada

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Yes

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

This study aimed to identify lower-risk substance use guidelines (LRSUGs) accessible to youth and to characterize the recommendations within these guidelines. The overall goal is to identify gaps in current LRSUGs and to inform researchers and policymakers of the kinds of health information youth can access.

Findings/Key points

Among the gaps are a lack of LRSUGs developed specifically for youth, a lack of youth engagement in developing harm reduction strategies centered around them, and a lack of evidence-based LRSUGs.

Design/methods

Google search

doi.org

Keywords

Harm reduction
Youth