Harm reduction is a set of principles and practices aimed to reduce the impacts of substance use on those who are actively using. Practically, it also gives clinicians a set of strategies to use to connect, engage and support individuals who are not currently interested in stopping their use, which can often lead to frustration and disconnection in treatment where abstinence is the expectation. By broadening our “lens” as to what we can do to support people who are using to include this range of interventions, we can create new opportunities for safety, hope and even change in the work that we do.

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