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"Harm reduction" debated as slogan versus real practice

Original: Election week, and "harm reduction" is being tossed around as a political slogan again. Meanwhile, in the real world, ha

During election week, the phrase "harm reduction" is being used as a political slogan, prompting criticism from practitioners in the mental health and addiction field. Commenters argue the real meaning is naloxone carried in a backpack and non-judgemental outreach that keeps people alive long enough to choose recovery. They warn that campaign rhetoric risks stripping the term of its practical, life-saving substance.

Why now: The phrase is being used in election campaigning, drawing pushback from people who work in addiction and mental health support.

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• Election week, and "harm reduction" is being tossed around as a political slogan again. Meanwhile, in the real world, harm reduction is naloxone in a backpack and someone saying "come back when you're ready." It keeps people alive long enough to choose recovery. That's not the… · lifesjourney

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