Harm reduction has become an evidence-based approach to addiction treatment in many regions worldwide, aiming to minimize the harms associated with substance use. Supervised injection rooms provide essential, evidence-based care for people who inject drugs, while more recently, smoking rooms have shown positive results in reducing overdoses and mitigating social impact. These interventions, complemented by social support, play a crucial function. However, it is essential to reflect on the role of professionals involved and how they perceive and experience this work, as their perspectives and well-being are fundamental to the effectiveness and sustainability of harm reduction strategies.

Objectives

1. Reflect on the different designations and services from the perspective of safe consumption. 
2. Discuss nurses' role in the face of different types of consumption. 
3. Analyze ethical issues. 
4. Analyze users' experiences. 
5. Share research on professionals' experiences.

Presenters

Paulo Seabra, PhD, PMHN, RN, FIAAN; Associate Professor in Nursing School of Lisbon, Portugal
Paulo Seabra - PhD in Nursing from the Catholic University of Portugal (UCP) in 2015. Post-Doc from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto (FMUP) in 2023. Master in Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing from UCP in 2009. Nurse since 1992. Family Therapist at the Portuguese Society of Family Therapy since 2010. Since 2000, he has worked in mental health and addictive behaviors. Founding member of the Portuguese Chapter of the International Nursing Society on Addictions (IntNSA - 2019). Integrated Researcher at the Center for Research, Development and Innovation in Nursing (CIDNUR). Editor-in-Chief of Pensar Enfermagem Journal.

Patrícia Belo, PhD candidate, PMHN, RN, Public Health Researcher, Portugal
Patrícia Belo – PhD student in Public Health – Speciality in Health Promotion, from National School of Public Health, Nova University of Lisbon. Master in Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing from the Catholic University of Portugal in 2018. Nurse since 2010. Working at the Drug Consumption Room in Lisbon since 2022. Researcher at the Center for Research, Development and Innovation in Nursing (CIDNUR) and at Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC).

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Nursing CE

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