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Overview
Harm reduction is a set of practical, evidence-based strategies aimed at reducing the negative consequences of substance use without requiring abstinence as a precondition. Harm reduction acknowledges that some people are not yet ready or able to stop using substances and seeks to keep them alive and as healthy as possible while offering pathways to treatment.
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Key Harm Reduction Strategies
- Naloxone distribution
- Fentanyl and xylazine test strips
- Syringe service programs
- Supervised consumption sites (where legally available)
- Wound care outreach
- Overdose prevention education
- Never-use-alone programs
- Treatment on demand
Harm reduction is supported by extensive research and is endorsed by SAMHSA, the CDC, the WHO, and the American Medical Association.
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