Evidence-based Harm Reduction strategies can help to keep people alive. Wearing seatbelts is a harm reduction strategy. Relating to drug use, they can help to prevent the spread of infectious diseases through needle exchange programs. They can provide education about overdose prevention and they can provide referrals to social, mental health, and other medical services. The use of Narcan/naloxone can reverse opioid drug overdoses. When folks are ready, these strategies can help lead them into treatment and recovery programs. We found 2 links that cover the same story. Here's the link to the national story: https://www.npr.org/2021/10/27/1049245787/biden-hhs-tackle-drug-overdose-deaths Here's the link to the local story: https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci--20211028-kq7kwc3q5nclfjdtljzba6unhu-story.html If you have any questions or if there are any SUD-related subjects that you are interested in learning more about, please contact Bob at crhoopert@zoominternet.net