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Harm Reduction Resources

HARM REDUCTION Resources

DECREASE THE RISK

Harm reduction resources are strategies to lower the risk of substance use. There are many options available, so you can find one that is best for you.

Fentanyl Test Strips

Testing strips help you check if there are unknown substances in what you are using.

With a paper strip, water, and the substance, you can see if it contains fentanyl, helping you make safer choices.

Even though testing strips are effective they cannot guarantee the substance is free of all unknown substances. Always carry naloxone.

Watch how to use test strips

SYRINGE SERVICE PROGRAMS

Syringe Services Programs (SSPs) help lower the risks linked to substance use and reduce the spread of diseases like HIV and hepatitis. They provide sterile syringes, safer use supplies, naloxone, and test strips. SSPs also give people a safe place to get rid of used syringes. Some programs teach how to prevent and reverse overdoses. They can also connect people to treatment, vaccines, medical care, and other support. These services protect people, stop diseases, and save lives.

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NALOXONE

Naloxone, also known as NARCAN®, is a medication that reverses opioid overdoses. It is available as a nasal spray or injection.

Anyone can use naloxone on someone they think is overdosing. It is safe to give even if the person is not overdosing, with no harmful effects. You can get naloxone without a prescription at many drug stores and non-profits.

Carry it with you – you never know when you might save a life.

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Safe Recovery Sites

Safe Recovery Sites can help prevent overdoses and reduce the spread of diseases like HIV and hepatitis. These sites offer services like sterile syringe exchanges, Naloxone kits, health monitoring, wound care, fentanyl testing, and referrals to healthcare and housing. By providing these services, Safe Recovery Sites reduce emergency calls, hospital stays, public injection, and syringe litter, while connecting people to life-saving supports.

In May of 2023, Minnesota approved funding for up to 15 Safe Recovery Sites.

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