Personal opinion of the harm reduction model. A harm reduction approach

I entered into the Addictions 466 course with preconceived notions and beliefs pertaining to substance misuse and treatment. As a student eager to learn, combined with a willingness to grasp new concepts and ideas, I feel confident that this course will provide me with the knowledge and answers I am seeking. I am aware of the plethora of addictions and ill behaviours that plague the population of our time, however, given that I am focusing on …

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