Cat Desouza had her Op-Ed published in the DC journal regarding the need for harm reduction facilities in D.C. The term “harm reduction” refers to approaches that reduce specific health and safety issues associated with drug use. These approaches accept that licit and illicit drug use happen and focus on minimizing the adverse outcomes related to drug use rather than trying to get rid of the drug usage entirely. Harm reduction is a movement for social justice built on respect for the rights of people who use drugs. With the alarming increase of fatal opioid overdoses in DC over the past few years, Cat believes that harm reduction interventions can help prevent and treat individuals suffering from opioid addiction.
Read her full publication here: