Harm reduction: A canadian perspective

Maintenance Therapy (MMT) found that they not only dispensed, but "almost half (48%) provided information on drug interactions with OST [Opioid Substitution Therapy] medication; side effects of medication (38%); accessing support services (30%); smoking cessation (30%); blood-borne virus exposure risks (10%); vein care (8%); and other services or information (12%), including dental hygiene, general health, practical parenting advice, internet-based resources and counselling." 4