To advocate for a harm reduction approach to substance use the nurse suggests:

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Harm reduction strategies related to substance use include providing access to safe substances (e.g., providing heroin that is not cut with more harmful substances, e.g., fentanyl), safe supplies (e.g., crack pipes that will not cut people's lips or clean needles), safe places to use substances (e.g., safe injection sites) and overdose care, such as the public distribution of naloxone (Narcan) kits.Harm reduction also includes more "upstream" approaches, such as safe housing, income supports, and pain-management services.

To Advocate for a Harm Reduction Approach to Substance Use