Jon Urquidi - Harm-reduction for the masses

Harm-reduction frameworks are currently constrained by limited biological understanding and gender bias. Shifting toward a biopsychosocial approach can better address the diverse needs of communities engaging in recreational drug use. Modern initiatives like Drugs and Me and ADEC leverage ethnographic insights and evidence-based information to empower individuals with the critical-thinking skills required to recognize and mitigate risk. By implementing targeted workshops for universities and schools, these efforts transcend basic reliance on abstention-only mandates to foster a more proactive, informed public health conversation around substance use.