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And Harm Reduction for All.

Celina D Herrera¹

¹New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM, USA.

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New Mexico's Harm Reduction Act offers legal paraphernalia use but excludes Native Americans due to lack of tribal consultation. This limits access to vital harm reduction services for this population.

Keywords:

American Indian/Alaskan Native Harm Reduction Act New Mexico harm reduction health equity indigenous health syringe exchange services tribal governments

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Health Policy
Indigenous Health

Background:

The Harm Reduction Act in New Mexico legalized paraphernalia use with a sharps card.
Tribal governments were not consulted during the development of this legislation.
This oversight has created barriers for Native American individuals accessing harm reduction services.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the impact of the Harm Reduction Act on Native American populations in New Mexico.
To identify challenges faced by Native Americans in accessing harm reduction services.
To propose solutions for improved collaboration between state and tribal entities.

Main Methods:

Commentary analyzing the effects of the Harm Reduction Act.
Review of existing harm reduction policies and their impact on Indigenous communities.
Exploration of potential collaborative frameworks.

Main Results:

Native American individuals face greater obstacles in accessing harm reduction services compared to other New Mexico residents.
The exclusion of tribal consultation has led to inequitable access to essential health services.
There is a critical need for harm reduction programs tailored to the specific needs of Native American communities.

Conclusions:

The Harm Reduction Act, as implemented, has inadvertently created disparities in harm reduction access for Native Americans in New Mexico.
Enhanced collaboration between state government, tribal governments, and community organizations is crucial for equitable service delivery.
Policy revisions and community-centered approaches are necessary to ensure all New Mexicans, including Native Americans, can benefit from harm reduction initiatives.