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BILL SUMMARY For HARM REDUCTION: PARAPHERNALIA, DRUG TESTING, AND OVERDOSE PREVENTION CENTERS
INTERIM COMMITTEE OPIOID AND OTHER SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS STUDY COMMITTEE
Date Aug 7, 2023
Location SCR 357
Harm Reduction: Paraphernalia, Drug Testing, and Overdose Prevention Centers - Committee Discussion Only
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01:33:38 PM |
Lisa Raville, Harm Reduction Center, spoke about the importance of harm reduction. She went over legislation passed recently related to harm reduction and gave statistics on overdoses in the state. She discussed different harm reduction programs and gave statistics on the Harm Reduction Center's work. A handout was distributed to the committee (Attachment A).
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02:00:12 PM |
Maggie Seldeen, High Rockies Harm Reduction, spoke about the harm prevention work her organization does. Matt Pagnotti, Vivent Health, spoke about the connection between harm reduction services and HIV prevention. Members of the panel answered questions from the committee about overdose prevention centers.
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02:15:47 PM |
Members of the panel continued to answer questions from members of the committee regarding harm reduction.
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02:43:16 PM |
Discussion continued between the panel and members of the committee.
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