Harm Reduction Treatment for Substance Use

This volume outlines the scientific basis and historical development of harm reduction approaches, and reviews why abstinence-based approaches often do not work. Readers learn in detail about harm reduction treatment (HaRT), an empirically based approach co-developed with community members impacted by substance-related harm - a first of its kind. All components of HaRT are outlined and illustrated with example scripts for use in daily practice and case studies as well as input from community members. Handouts are available in an appendix.Concrete guidance on harm reduction treatment (HaRT) with substance-using patients:? Written by experts from the field? Details a unique evidence-based approach? Includes example scripts? Provides case studies? Includes downloadable handouts