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Harm reduction incorporates a spectrum of strategies aimed at reducing the negative affects of drug use.

- Incorporating a spectrum of strategies including safer techniques, managed use, and abstinence to promote the dignity and wellbeing of people who use drugs. - A framework for understanding structural inequalities like poverty, racism, homophobia, classism, etc. - Meeting people “where they are,” but not leaving them there.
- Provides a space for people to be open about their drug use and sexual behavior so it’s not hidden, perpetuating feelings of isolation - Values people and their expertise so they feel empowered to determine and voice their own hierarchy of need and next steps are clear between provider and participant - It is rooted in evidence-based practices that have shown decreases in health and social harms - Keeps individuals engaged in care if they re-engage risk at any stage
- Risk Reduction: Tools and services to reduce potential harm. - (h)arm (r)eduction: The approach and fundamentals to reduce potential harm. - (H)arm (R)eduction: A philosophical and political movement focused on shifting power and resources to people most vulnerable to structural violence.

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