Document Type

Presentation

Department

Behavioral Health

Abstract

Harm Reduction in Addiction Recovery. Samantha Andrews, LCSW, CASAC-A, Addiction Therapist Supervisor

Objectives:

  • Describe core principles of harm reduction and explain how they differ from abstinence-only approaches in addiction recovery
  • Identify at least three evidence-based harm reduction interventions that can be applied in clinical, community, or residential care settings
  • Apply harm reduction strategies using trauma-informed and nonjudgmental communication to improve engagement, safety, and health outcomes for individuals with substance use disorders

Publication Date

2-12-2026

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