Practice
Harm Reduction
A set of practical strategies and principles aimed at reducing the negative consequences of substance use.
In psychedelic contexts, harm reduction includes substance testing (using reagent kits or services like DrugsData), preparation guidance, trip sitting, comfortable environments, and integration support. Organizations like DanceSafe and the Zendo Project provide harm reduction services at festivals and events. The approach is pragmatic rather than moralistic: it meets people where they are rather than demanding abstinence.