The Harm Reduction Model of Drug Addiction Treatment

Explore a thought-provoking TED Talk that challenges conventional approaches to drug addiction treatment. Delve into the harm reduction model as public health expert Mark Tyndall presents compelling community-based research on addressing the drug overdose crisis. Learn about innovative strategies like safe-injection sites and their effectiveness in mitigating drug-related harm. Examine the shortcomings of treating drug use as a law enforcement issue and discover alternative approaches rooted in public health and social justice. Gain insights into the complexities of the overdose epidemic and the potential for harm reduction strategies to save lives and improve community health outcomes.

Intro
Supervised injection sites
Overdose prevention sites
Social justice
The overdose epidemic