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Why Harm Reduction Matters: Family Edition

Harm Reduction

Harm reduction isn't enabling. It's about meeting them where they are because their life is still worth protecting. 

Where to get Naloxone

Harm Reduction: What It Is vs. What It’s Not

What Harm Reduction Is
  • Keeping them alive long enough to have another chance
  • Not contributing to the shame they already carry
  • Keeping the humanity alive in them
  • Showing love with boundaries that protect you while keeping a path open for recovery
What Harm Reduction Is Not
  • It’s not accepting their addiction is okay
  • It’s not cutting them off
  • It is not giving up on recovery
  • It is not allowing someone you love to bring chaos into your home.
“Remember, if they want to use drugs...they will. The only thing YOU can control in addiction is how you show up.”
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Where To Get Naloxone for Free

You shouldn’t have to guess where to find it when every minute counts.

  • Local health department
  • harm reduction organizations in your area
  • Nextdistro.org
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If you need to buy it

Naloxone is available at most grocery store chains in the pharmacy section, or any drug store, but the cost is usually $45+.

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