Health Department Fighting Stigma Around Addiction

(From Hancock Public Health)

The Harm Reduction Division at a health department focuses on reducing the negative effects of substance use, promoting public health, and preventing overdoses.

Here are some interesting facts about what they do:

They distribute free naloxone (Narcan) to save lives!

They focus on meeting people where they are.

They help people access addiction treatment—when they’re ready.

They fight the stigma around addiction.