Sanctioned harm reduction
On today's episode of "This Is Nashville," we dive into the work of sanctioned harm reduction.
Needle exchanges, distributing drug overdose reversal medication and fentanyl test strips — these tactics to limit the damage of the opioid crisis were once broadly illegal in Tennessee, and now they’re being used by certain groups to, essentially, help people use drugs more safely without necessarily trying to get them to stop. It’s all about keeping someone alive, even if it does little to treat the drug addiction that is leading to so many deaths.
We’re exploring ways through the opioid crisis…
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