Harm reduction and young people

Knowledge and evidence resources, Substance use and addictions

Published: December 11, 2023

Our resource, Harm Reduction and Young People is designed to raise awareness about harm reduction approaches and strategies that can be used to reduce harm associated with substance use among young people.

Tailored for leaders and service providers in the child and youth mental health and addictions sector, this resource addresses key questions like:

What is harm reduction?
How can it be effectively applied with young people using substances?
What does research say about harm reduction for young people?
You will also discover ways to combat stigma and deepen your understanding of harm reduction and substance use.