Principles of Harm Reduction

Harm Reduction is an approach that emphasizes engaging directly with people who use drugs to prevent overdose and infectious disease transmission, improve the physical, mental, and social wellbeing of those served, and offer low-threshold options for accessing substance use disorder treatment and other healthcare and community services.

Harm Reduction saves lives by being available and accessible in a manner that emphasizes the need for humility and compassion toward people who use drugs.