nonabstinencebased
Nonabstinence-based refers to approaches to recovery from problematic substance use that do not strictly require complete cessation of all psychoactive substances. These approaches acknowledge that for some individuals, a harm reduction strategy focused on reducing negative consequences associated with substance use may be a more achievable or preferred goal than total abstinence. This can include strategies such as switching to less harmful substances, reducing the frequency or amount of use, or using substances in safer ways.
The philosophy behind nonabstinence-based approaches often emphasizes individual autonomy and the right to self-determination. It recognizes
Examples of nonabstinence-based practices can include supervised consumption sites, needle exchange programs, opioid replacement therapy (such