Harm reduction is a set of strategies, policies, and practices that seek to reduce the risks and harms associated with drug use. It is not a framework whose purpose is to eliminate drug use altogether. Rather, it provides support to people who are engaging in drug use to reduce the individual and communal risks associated…
Harm reduction is a commonly misunderstood practice in the healthcare field. It is also not without controversy, as its approach flies in the face of how society perceives addiction and how it should be dealt with. Resisters to the practice exist in the medical community as much as anywhere else. This is why if you…
Harm reduction programs are initiatives that seek to reduce harm related to drug use and addiction. The core perspective of harm reduction is that it is a type of intervention that meets people where they are. It does not demand certain behavior or criteria be met. Proponents of harm reduction do not judge people who…
No one person is the same, so when it comes to treatment for drug use, everyone has different needs. When looking for the right program for you or a loved one, it is important that you find one that will be effective and have lasting results. One thing you can try is harm reduction. A…