No Evidence of Harm Reduction

No evidence of harm reduction

Radio NZ reports: The government has decided not to increase a problem gambling tax on the industry following a critical report from the Gambling Commission. The independent regulator says there’s no evidence from the Ministry of Health the money from the levy is actually reducing gambling harm. It’s the second time the commission has asked the ministry to front up with evidence of the effectiveness of the programme. The Minister for Mental Hea…

Uncovering Harm Reduction Realities in Four European Cities: An Interview with Joana Moura – European Harm Reduction Network

In this interview, Joana Moura, Research Officer at C-EHRN, shares key insights from the City Reports covering Prague, Rome, Bratislava, and Krakow—part of the 2024 Civil Society-led Monitoring of Harm Reduction in Europe series. She reflects on shared issues such as criminalisation, displacement, and stigma, and highlights urgent challenges and missed opportunities across these cities. Joana takes us beyond the reports to explore the lived real…