The first legal needle exchange, at the Harm Reduction Action Center, couldn't open until 2011 because of limitations in state law. Three needle exchange programs now operate: Harm Reduction in ...

Created with Sketch. “Harm reduction” is an umbrella term that covers a wide range of health and social concerns. Some notable examples include needle exchange services (which first appeared ...

He marshaled epidemiological research to press for changes in drug policy, alternatives to prison and needle-exchange ...

Harm reduction” programs have significantly impacted cities across the country, with synthetic drug deaths from substances like fentanyl and methamphetamine at historic highs.

The three needle exchange programs that now operate are the Harm Reduction Action Center in Capitol Hill, the Colorado Health Network in Uptown and a mobile-only site called LifePoint. Supporters ...

In November of 2024, Piepkorn and commissioner Michelle Turnberg voted to cut the city's needle exchange program, which operates out of the Harm Reduction Center. Those efforts ultimately failed.

The report outlines ways to reduce barriers to accessing harm reduction and overdose prevention resources. The report recommended amending the city ordinance related to qualified needle exchange ...

I support harm reduction strategies and also believe we need to place more emphasis on connecting individuals from needle exchange programs to substance misuse services to help them break the ...

“I support harm reduction strategies and also believe we need to place more emphasis on connecting individuals from needle exchange programs to substance misuse services to help them break the c ...

DENVER — Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has vetoed a measure to lift restrictions on syringe exchange sites ... and that's what places like the Harm Reduction Action Center do,” said Jason ...