NJ expands harm reduction to reduce shame, stigma around addiction

Gov. Mikie Sherrill said she will build on the harm reduction programs established by her predecessor, strategies that proponents say have been shown to save lives.

By: Lilo H. Stainton

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: March 3, 2026

Words: 1,855

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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Gov. Mikie Sherrill said she will build on the harm reduction programs established by her predecessor, strategies that proponents say have been shown to save lives, reduce infectious diseases, and help people connect to other services, including long-term recovery from drug addiction.

New Jersey in recent years has quickly scaled up harm reduction programs that now touch every county, allowing people who use drugs — and friends, family members, and social service providers …

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