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Introduction to Drug User Health: Principles and Practice

Introduction to Drug User Health offers a foundational overview of drug user health strategies to support people who use drugs. Participants will explore key terms, health risks tied to drug use, and the role of OADPOP in Maryland. The training emphasizes nonjudgmental, practical approaches for safer use, building trust, and promoting public health.

Learning Objectives: 

  • Define Drug User Health and its core values.

  • Identify three effective Drug User Health strategies.

  • Describe protections under Maryland’s Good Samaritan Law.