Harm Reduction in Treatment: A Simplified Overview

• By: Meryl Camer, LCSW-R WellLife Network
• October 23rd, 2023
• arm reduction, compassionate care, Fall 2023 Issue, low-barrier solutions, medication-assisted treatment, naloxone, naloxone distribution, naloxone training, opioid overdose prevention, peer services, person-centered treatment, stigma reduction, substance use disorders, telehealth
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In the past, harm reduction was mainly associated with distributing clean needles to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2022), there were over 100,000 deaths related to drug overdoses in 2022. Treatment has evolved to...