Erin Russell is a principal at Health Management Associates and joins our podcast to discuss the importance emphasizing harm reduction as a compassionate approach to drug policy. She shares her journey from volunteering at a syringe service program to becoming deeply invested in harm reduction, highlighting how these programs offer critical support and connections to treatment and reduce overdose deaths. Erin also explores the impact of drug policy on drug-related harms, advocating for the need to overcome stigmas that impede treatment.

This podcast is being released the same week as International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), which is observed on Saturday, August 30th. In honor of this important day, check out HMA’s special blog post highlighting the importance of harm reduction efforts in connection with IOAD at this link.

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