“People are always against harm reduction programs at first. But once they see the results, their views change.” – Frederick Bernard, Liege Chief Commissioner of Police
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Four Advocates on How Harm Reduction Can Change the Trajectory of the Opioid Crisis
There is overwhelming evidence that harm reduction keeps people alive and can bring them into recovery, yet it’s still met with opposition. We ask four harm reduction workers what inspires them and what we can do to help.
The State Of Harm Reduction Around The Globe
A new report breaks down the status of harm reduction programs around the world. Even as opioid use continues wreaking havoc on some parts of the globe, the availability of harm reduction measures worldwide are relatively stagnant, as documented in a massive new report released this month. The number of countries with needle exchange or… Continue reading The State Of Harm Reduction Around The Globe
Moscow's Only Harm Reduction Program Is Being Fined
The harm reduction program came to the attention of the Russian government due to its pamphlet providing safety advice about bath salts. The only harm reduction program in Moscow has been fined for what the government is calling “drug propaganda.” The small and dedicated group, The Andrey Rylkov Foundation (ARF), has been fined 800,000 roubles.… Continue reading Moscow's Only Harm Reduction Program Is Being Fined