Knowledge Thirsty Thursdays: The Power of Harm Reduction in Addiction Recovery (Webinar)

Join us for an eye-opening exploration of the relationship between recovery and harm reduction. Contrary to popular belief, these two concepts aren’t necessarily at odds with each other. In fact, harm reduction acknowledges that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to recovery and that people require support that meets them where they are. In this week’s Knowledge Thirsty Thursday, we’ll delve into various recovery paths, including abstinence-based models and medication-assisted treatments, and how harm reduction can foster an encouraging environment for individuals in recovery, irrespective of their chosen path. We’ll also examine how harm reduction techniques can enhance recovery, improve health outcomes, and minimize harm. Don’t miss out on this conversation as we explore the intersection of harm reduction and diverse recovery approaches. Prepare to broaden your horizons and accompany us on an exhilarating journey through the realm of harm reduction and recovery!

Guest Speaker: Dr. Bonnie Larson, known around town as Dr. Bonnie, is an inner-city family doctor who is happiest accompanying patients at highest risk of poor health outcomes. She currently practices with the Alberta Indigenous Virtual Care Clinic. Tuesdays you will find her at AAWEAR’s Reconnect program alongside community paramedics, for a foot- and wound-focused primary care clinic.  As faculty lead for the Street CCRED Collaborative at the O’Brien Institute for Public Health, Dr. Bonnie works to catalyze community-driven health equity initiatives and associated research. She works closely with people with lived experience of income and housing insecurity as well as people who use drugs, and serves on the Board of Directors for AAWEAR. As an advocate, Dr. Bonnie strives to educate, raise awareness, and promote social change.  She can be found on Twitter @BonnieraeLarson.