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I see harm reduction as a way of engaging people as part of that path to recovery
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"I see harm reduction as a way of engaging people as part of that path to recovery"

- Paul R. Ehrlich

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Paul R. Ehrlich's quote recommends that damage reduction is a vital part of the course to recovery. Harm reduction is a public health technique that looks for to lower the unfavorable consequences of drug use, such as overdose, HIV, and hepatitis C, without necessarily requiring abstaining. It is a non-judgmental approach that looks for to satisfy individuals where they are and offer them with the resources they need to make much healthier options. By engaging people in harm decrease, Ehrlich suggests that it can be a part of the path to healing. This might consist of providing access to clean needles, medication-assisted treatment, and other services that can help individuals decrease the damages connected with drug use. Ultimately, damage decrease is a fundamental part of the healing procedure, as it can assist individuals make much healthier choices and lower the harms associated with substance abuse.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Paul R. Ehrlich somewhere between May 29, 1932 and today. He/she was a famous Scientist from USA. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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