Maryland Department of Health
The Overdose Response Program

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​What is Harm Reduction?​​

Harm reduction is a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use. Harm Reduction is also a movement for social justice built on a belief in, and respect for, the rights of people who use drugs.1


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​Refer​​​​ences​

  1. National Harm Reduction Coalition (NHRC). 2023. Principles of Harm Reduction. Accessed February 2, 2024. https://harmreduction.org/about-us/principles-of-harm-reduction/
  2. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). 2023. Harm Reduction Framework. April. Accessed February 2, 2024. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/harm-reduction/framework​ 

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Contact Us​​​​

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​​​​​Naloxone and Overdose Response Progr​​​ams

​mdh.naloxone@maryland.gov
​Grants, fiscal questio​ns, and resources requests
 mdh.access@maryland.gov​
Syringe Services Programs​
 ​mdh.syringeservices@maryland.gov