Harm Reduction and Stimulants - Some Myths and Truths of its 'Exploding Resurgence' in Today’s Opioid Epidemic Webinar Materials

This webinar briefly discussed the history of meth and amphetamines, some of the myths and reasons people use them.

In addition, this webinar discussed:

• How stigma may contribute to the current opioid epidemic
• The ways in which harm reduction is responding today

Learning Objectives:

• Reviewed the history of Stimulants and their use in the past 100 years
• Gained insight into why people use Stimulants despite the attached Stigma today
• Reviewed some of the Potential Risks, Harms, and Perceived Benefits associated with Stimulant use

Presenters:

• Robyn Learned, Manager Drug User Health NASTAD
• Laura Pegram, M.S.W, M.P.H Director, Drug User Health NASTAD