Harm Reduction Approach
May 8th, 2022
Proponents of drug treatment methods have varying opinions on whether a harm reduction approach has a legitimate place in the treatment of chemical dependency.
As one example of harm reduction, many will argue that MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) methods, such as Suboxone and Methadone, which are used in the treatment of opiate addiction, are merely examples of “substituting one drug for another.”
As one example of harm reduction, many will argue that MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) methods, such as Suboxone and Methadone, which are used in the treatment of opiate addiction, are merely examples of “substituting one drug for another.”
Another example is the clean needle exchange programs offered to users of I.V. drugs as a way to prevent the spread of H.I.V.
Use one or more professional journal sources to offer a brief discussion on several pros and cons of the harm reduction approach. In this case, avoid the use of your own opinion, rather cite what the research states regarding advantages vs. disadvantages
