What is Harm Reduction?
Lots of us relax at the end of the day with a glass of wine, a cocktail, cannabis flower or an edible. At at times we may even use too much. But sometimes people cross into misuse, regularly consuming higher quantities or more often than they intended, often hoping that using will solve problems it really just makes worse. Prescription drugs, especially addictive ones like Adderall and opioids, can create issues of their own. And illegal drugs such as cocaine can be problematic, not only because their use is against the law.
Maybe you recognize that you are using more than you'd like, but you aren't ready to give up using completely. That's where harm reduction comes in. Harm reduction can mean a lot of things. In the context of therapy with Dr. Debby it means reducing consumption and problematic behaviors associated with use (such as drunk driving), while working to heal underlying issues that led to misuse in the first place. For many people this means making behavioral changes while simultaneously working on traumatic experiences that often underlie substance misuse. While sobriety may ultimately be the best choice for clients, abstinence is neither expected during the course of therapy with Debby nor is it always the necessary outcome.
Every person's use and experience is different. Honesty about your situation is the first step to healing. Acceptance is the first step to being able to make lasting, meaningful changes. With compassion and integrity, Debby works with you to create a solution that will help you become aware of negative patterns, improve self esteem and functioning, and ultimately help you move toward being the person you want to be and living the life you want to be living.
Maybe you recognize that you are using more than you'd like, but you aren't ready to give up using completely. That's where harm reduction comes in. Harm reduction can mean a lot of things. In the context of therapy with Dr. Debby it means reducing consumption and problematic behaviors associated with use (such as drunk driving), while working to heal underlying issues that led to misuse in the first place. For many people this means making behavioral changes while simultaneously working on traumatic experiences that often underlie substance misuse. While sobriety may ultimately be the best choice for clients, abstinence is neither expected during the course of therapy with Debby nor is it always the necessary outcome.
Every person's use and experience is different. Honesty about your situation is the first step to healing. Acceptance is the first step to being able to make lasting, meaningful changes. With compassion and integrity, Debby works with you to create a solution that will help you become aware of negative patterns, improve self esteem and functioning, and ultimately help you move toward being the person you want to be and living the life you want to be living.