Is Harm Reduction a Fad?, A Guide to Safeguarding Individuals with Lived Experience in Public Discourse and more...
Alexandra Plante
Senior Advisor, Substance Use Continuum | Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health, Behavioral Health
This article delves into the profound consequences of excluding harm reduction from the continuum of care for substance use disorder in the United States. By exploring how this omission impacts individuals, societal structures, and intervention strategies, it sheds light on the urgent need for a more inclusive approach to addiction treatment.
Lived Experience Safeguard Guide and Scale for Protecting individuals with Lived Experience in Public Discourse: Helping individuals and organizations identify and manage the potential harms involved in publicly sharing addiction recovery stories. ??
With increasing acceptance amid the overdose epidemic, the integration of harm reduction faces challenges in retaining authenticity, ensuring autonomy, and standardizing outcomes while maintaining its grassroots spirit and foundational principles. Join the discussion as harm reduction emerges as a pivotal bridge in revolutionizing substance use disorder care towards a more inclusive and compassionate approach.
This article explores the rising popularity of harm reduction in America amid the overdose crisis, cautioning against its potential transformation into a superficial fad due to lack of diverse research and outsized expectations, emphasizing the need for comprehensive understanding and sustainable integration within the broader continuum of addiction care to avoid jeopardizing its credibility and support.