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"Harm reduction is a philosophy and a practice that seeks to reduce the physical, mental, emotional, financial, or social harm to individuals and communities that can be associated with substance use, without requiring abstinence. Abstinence is part of the harm reduction continuum and some people who incorporate harm reduction practices into their lives are working towards abstinence. What makes HR different from other approaches is that harm reduction programs never demand abstinence or see it as the goal everyone should strive towards. Each person’s goal is their own."
Posted on: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:33:21 +0000

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