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SAMHSA Harm Reduction Framework

Posted 7/14/2023 (updated 3/28/2024)

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has compiled a Harm Reduction Framework document that will inform the agency's activities, policies, programs, and practices. The framework document includes SAMHSA's six pillars of harm reduction as well as supporting principles and core practice areas. 

The public can provide comments on the Harm Reduction Framework via the website until August 14, 2023 at 5pm ET.