Open Society Foundations 2d ago

Punishing people who use illegal drugs doesn’t work—and only worsens health, racial, and economic inequities. Harm reduction works. It is a nonjudgmental and evidence-based approach of meeting people who use illegal drugs where they are and helps them to save their own lives and strengthen their families and communities. Harm reduction doesn’t withhold help or support even if people cannot or won’t stop using drugs. It also brings compassion to drug policies and ensures that people who use drugs have their voices heard in policy debates. Examples of harm reduction include administering naloxone to reverse the effects of opioid overdose, overdose prevention sites, and housing first programs. Open Society’s Judy Chang gives three facts about harm reduction. Learn more: https://osf.to/4wct3D5 #OpenSociety #HarmReduction #DrugPolicy