Upcoming Provider Training

Harm Reduction can be considered a movement for social justice built on a belief in, and respect for, the rights of people who choose to use and may become diagnosed with an Addictive Disorder.  The principles of motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and chronic disease management implement strategies to ‘meet people where they are at’ in their readiness to make changes to their gambling behaviors.  Using a harm reduction approach is particularly indicated for people in precontemplation or contemplation stages who are ambivalent about abstinence.