Policy recommendations for overdose response hotlines and applications as a harm reduction tool
A commentary
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8899427 |
|---|---|
| Authors | William Rioux (0000-0003-4278-9751, University of Alberta, corresponding author), Nathan Rider (0009-0003-2424-6005, University of Calgary), Jeremy Weleff (0000-0001-8071-7412, University of Alberta), Boogyung Seo (0000-0002-0016-2355, University of Calgary), Chelsea Shover, Chelsea L Shover (0000-0002-0728-4101, University of California, Los Angeles), S Monty Ghosh (0000-0002-1566-0015, University of Alberta) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Publication date | 2026-03-19 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Canadian Journal of Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0008-4263 • E-ISSN: 1920-7476 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media (PUBLISHER • DE) |
| DOI | 10.17269/s41997-026-01180-3 |
| PMID | 41857455 |
| OpenAlex | W7138895407 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 29 |
To enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of overdose response technologies, a comprehensive policy or standards framework is needed. This includes guidance on data privacy, service equity, public education, capacity-building, and outcome evaluation, laying the groundwork for safer, scalable, and more accessible overdose prevention interventions
Equity (law · Harm · Harm reduction · Hotline · Poison control · Psychological intervention · Public health · Service (business · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk · Opioid Use Disorder Treatment · Poisoning and overdose treatments
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |