Harm Reduction

Re-examining Harm Reduction

Harm reduction has become the dominant framework in much of the world's drug policy. Yet for all its prominence, the question of whether it actually reduces harm is rarely examined with the rigour it deserves.

This collection presents evidence and argument that question the harm-reduction model and make the case for a prevention-first approach.

Harm Reduction

Evidence and analysis weighing the harm-reduction model against its stated goals, and the case for prevention.

• The Evidence Against Harm Reduction
• AALM on Harm Reduction

Prevention First

Reducing the harms of drug use is a goal everyone shares. The disagreement is about how. OVOM advocates a prevention-first approach that aims to stop drug-related harm before it begins, and offers these resources to support that case.