Midwest Harm Reduction Institute

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We know harm reduction works. However, when it comes to implementing these practices into mainstream culture, researchers want to take a closer look. The NIH is launching a harm reduction network to implement and research the results of several harm reduction strategies across the country. Researchers will be closely monitoring the effectiveness in preventing drug overdoses and other adverse outcomes, along with sustainability, and levels of community engagement. Do you think this research signals a potential for bigger harm reduction programs down the line? Let us know!👇

https://harmreduction.org/news/dope-sro-project/

A Peer-Led Initiative Leads Overdose Prevention & Response Within Supportive Housing The DOPE SRO (single-resident occupancy) initiative created in 2020 and expanded in 2021 addresses the rising number of opioid-related overdoses by people who use drugs and live alone.

The Story You’ve Heard About Cities and the Drug Crisis Is Wrong Calling San Francisco and other places “failed” cities for liberal policies is bad journalism. At worst, it exacerbates harm.