Let's Talk About Drugs in the Intermountain West7 Jan

Harm Reduction 101

It’s totally normal to ask, “What is harm reduction?” It’s a movement often surrounded by misconceptions and misunderstanding. That’s why in this episode, we sit down with Dr. Yitong Xin from the University of Utah College of Social Work. Dr. Xin’s work centers on harm‑reduction strategies—including psychedelic‑assisted interventions—and strengths‑based research approaches. We talk about what harm reduction actually is, the most common misconceptions, and how we can have more open, supportive conversations to better serve our communities.

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You can learn more about Dr. Xin and her work here and here.
Check out some of Dr. Xin's publications here.

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