Clean syringes seem counterintuitive to fentanyl fight. But needle exchange saves lives.
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN USA TODAY
Opponents of SSPs argue that they enable drug use and make neighborhoods less safe. However, when implemented according to best practices, there is actually plenty of evidence to the contrary.
Commentary from R Street’s Mazen Saleh and former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams
What the…? Breaking Down Harm Reduction Questions, Myths and Concepts
In our “What the…?” series within our Safer From Harm blog, we’ll cover myths, questions and explanations in drugs, tobacco and sexual health, and in the underlying factors and health risks that make harm reduction so necessary in the first place.
Interconnected: Harm Reduction and Older Adults
Baby Boomers are using substances—both legal and illegal—at increasing rates. They deserve attention, autonomy in making decisions about their health, and access to options that can reduce their risks.
Harm Reduction Belongs Everywhere
It’s time to get over our instinct to tell people to “just quit” whatever they’re doing, which too often really means—whether we intend it to or not—“serves you right” or “quit or die.”
Biden Should Stand Up for All Forms of Harm Reduction
Last summer, the Biden administration took a bold step
Why the Harm Reduction Movement Needs Diversity
Why the Harm Reduction Movement Needs Diversity: An interview with Anthony Salandy
Harm Reduction 101: Five Harm Reduction Myths
Harm Reduction 101: Five Harm Reduction Myths
The Latest on Harm Reduction
The Safer from Harm blog features analysis, interviews, news, and more from across the spectrum about public health and harm reduction.
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