In Understanding and Applying Harm Reduction, we'll explore what harm reduction is and provide examples of how to incorporate harm reduction policies, principles and strategies into your work. We'll cover what the guiding principles of harm reduction are, provide examples of practical strategies that can be implemented, and compare past and present approaches to substance use. Resources will be referenced throughout the training and a complete list of included resources will be available at the end of the training for further education.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify how views of substance use have changed over time.
2. Define harm reduction and explain its core principles.
3. Recall and apply practical harm reduction strategies and frameworks.

Length of Learning Opportunity

1 hour

Primary Competency

Public Health Sciences Skills

Development Partner(s)

This online module was developed with the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment Prevention Services Division, Overdose Prevention Program.

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