Harm reduction became a thing in the early 1980s in response to the spread of AIDS. Activists and volunteers created clean needle exchanges for IV drug users to reduce the risk of infection. At the same time, they provided additional benefits for participants, offering substance abuse treatment and mental healthcare, and distributing Naloxone (Narcan) t…
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