Harm reduction is a way of working with people suffering from substance use.
Research has shown that it is easier for some people to begin counseling when they do not have to follow a prescribed treatment plan dictated by someone else. In harm reduction, any treatment goal is valid that helps reduce harm to an individual. Following this philosophy, total abstinence becomes one goal among many possible alternatives. Most people do not do well with harsh confrontation. To check the full range of courses offered at the Institute visit the Harm Reduction Coalition.