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Maia Szalavitz on the Pioneers of Harm Reduction

PSYCHOACTIVE

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Pioneers of Harm Reduction and Needle Exchange Programs

This chapter discusses the early pioneers of harm reduction and their efforts to support needle exchange programs. It highlights the courageous individuals in the black community and the black church who challenged stigmatization and played a crucial role in harm reduction. The chapter also mentions influential figures like John Parker and Dave Purchase who made significant contributions to the establishment of needle exchange programs.

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