European Harm Reduction Is Facing a Funding Crisis - TalkingDrugs

European Harm Reduction Is Facing a Funding Crisis - TalkingDrugs

Harm reduction has long been a cornerstone of European public health, minimising drug use risks like overdose deaths or preventing the spread of infectious diseases. These interventions have been instrumental in improving the health and wellbeing of people who use drugs (PWUD).  However, in the last few years, the financial sustainability of many harm reduction initiatives has been under serious threat. A growing funding crisis, driven by shifti…