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  • To highlight harm reduction as a pragmatic public health strategy.
  • To emphasize the goals of harm reduction: improving health, social well-being, and quality of life for people who use drugs.
  • To advocate for a partnership approach in harm reduction, focusing on improving lives rather than solely on abstinence.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a review of harm reduction principles and evidence.
  • It synthesizes existing research on the effectiveness of harm reduction interventions.

Main Results:

  • Harm reduction practices are associated with reduced transmission of blood-borne illnesses.
  • Evidence supports the prevention of injection-related infections through harm reduction.
  • Harm reduction strategies have been shown to prevent fatal overdoses.

Conclusions:

  • Harm reduction is an effective public health approach for individuals with substance use disorders.
  • It offers a patient-centered model that prioritizes well-being and reduces negative health outcomes.
  • Implementing harm reduction strategies can significantly improve health outcomes and save lives.