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The opioid overdose epidemic is a national health crisis, and it’s why we all need to know what to do if we witness an overdose. What’s Harm Reduction? Wonder how everything from bike helmets, to sunscreen, to naloxone, can be considered “harm reduction”? Well, the basic concept of harm reduction provides evidence-based interventions focused on…

Reframing Relapse Addiction is often defined or framed as a “chronic, relapsing disorder.”  William White, a noted expert on addiction and recovery,  points out that “…the lapse/relapse language within this phrase is historically rooted in morality and religion, not health and medicine, and comes with considerable historical baggage.”   Instead, when we accept that substance use…

As we celebrate Pride Month, it’s essential to recognize the significant contributions of the LGBTQ+ community to the fields of harm reduction and recovery support. The origins of harm reduction—practical strategies aimed at reducing negative health consequences—can be traced back to the courageous LGBTQ+ advocates who responded to the AIDS crisis. Their activism not only…