Taking Care into the Streets to Reduce Harm and Save Lives: The Vital Role of Needle Exchange and Harm Reduction Services within the Healthcare Delivery System

• By: Heidi Arthur, LMSW Health Management Associates Liz Evans Washington Heights CORNER Project
• April 16th, 2020
• addiction, harm reduction, needle exchange, recovery
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Harm Reduction is rooted in acknowledging that a person who is an active drug user deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, including being offered safe access to clean syringes and naloxone. This work can be done while building trust and opening the door to recovery options. Harm reduction...