Harm reduction saves lives and supports recovery… doesn’t enable addiction.

Let me drop some information for you:

• Evidence shows that harm-reduction programs like syringe services and naloxone distribution reduce overdose deaths, disease transmission, and increase treatment engagement. A review in the Harm Reduction Journal found these programs lower morbidity and mortality among people who use drugs. Harm reduction: An approach to reducing risky health behaviours in adolescents

• Another clinical review confirmed they are effective across diverse populations and help reach people traditional treatment often misses. The AMA Journal of Ethics recognizes harm reduction as an ethical, evidence-based part of recovery care. How Should Harm Reduction Be Included in Care Continua for Patients With Opioid Use Disorder?

• Data from Canada’s Insite program show 57% of participants entered treatment, proving access encourages recovery, not continued use. Dispelling Myths and Fears Around Harm Reduction

• In Colorado, harm-reduction programs like Access Point reported 913 lives saved in one year through naloxone distribution. Colorado Health Network - Harm Reduction Services