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An interview – What is Harm Reduction?

A video introducing "harm reduction" by Pat O’Hare, Tim Rhodes, Kunal Naik, Ernesto Cortes, Adeeba Kamaralzuman, Judy Chang and Kunal and Ernst Wisse

This video will introduce you to a diverse range of perspectives on what Harm Reduction really is.

A range of well-known experts and fieldworkers from around the world provide their perspective. An approach, an intervention, a policy, a way of thinking, a principle, a movement… and more. We hope it will provide you a with flavour of the diversity that is captured under the term Harm Reduction.

Maybe you can even see additional angles that are not covered in this brief overview? Use the comments section below to discuss the topic further.

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