Addressing the Rise of Infectious Disease Related to Injection Drug Use: Lessons Learned from Kentucky

This is a report from the National Governors Association which describes syringe service and harm reduction programs implemented in Kentucky in order to curb infectious disease transmission and establish new pathways to substance use disorder treatment and recovery. Key insights from this implementation in Kentucky are highlighted, with a focus on the cross-sector partnerships.

Resource Type
Peer-reviewed Articles and Reports
Continuum of Care
Harm Reduction
Response Approach
Overdose prevention
Syringe service program / Needle exchange
State / region
Southeast
Kentucky