Safer Crack Kits and Smoking Practices: Effectiveness of a Harm Reduction Intervention among Active Crack Users in Mexico City

201924 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Jessica Frankeberger · University of Southern California

Alice Cepeda · University of Southern California

Guillermina Natera Rey · Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría

Avelardo Valdez · University of Southern California

Abstract

These findings identify the potential benefits in reducing risky smoking behaviors of crack kit distribution programs in Mexico City. This evidence supports expansion of crack kit programs in Mexico and similar impoverished regions.

Topics & Keywords

HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Substance Use & Misuse

Volume 54, Issue 4, pp. 592-600

DOI: 10.1080/10826084.2018.1528460

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