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Harm Reduction Vending Machines in Supportive Housing for Veterans

JAMA Network Open 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.35246

September 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT

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In this qualitative study, veterans and staff described HRVMs in supportive housing as acceptable and supported perceived benefits across access, safety and health behaviors, and community conditions, while highlighting concerns about stigma, placement, and enabling substance use. Future studies should evaluate downstream clinical, service engagement, and housing outcomes.

Corresponding Author: Tessa Rife-Pennington, PharmD, BCGP, San Francisco VA Health Care System, 4150 Clement St (119), San Francisco, CA 94121 (tessa.rife@va.gov).

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