The Merits of Harm reduction | Melissa Byers | TEDxGrandePrairie

[@northernexplorer1709]

This is such a great thing to have in a community like Grande Prairie. The healthcare system has really failed these people and the answer is not throwing them back into the shadows. It has SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN benefits for individuals and communities. You can't argue statistics. As Canadians, we need to face this problem head on and this is a good start.

[@rhondareichert7870]

I love your passion and love for all people in our community. We are very fortunate to have such a compassion human like you amongst us. I am honored to know you

[@jenniferbr6315]

There is an epidemic of spiritual emptiness and relational alienation. Jesus Heals these and Makes you new

[@ditrinipersian901]

i work in a shelter. harm reduction has actually caused a rise in drug use. i cannot get on this bandwagon of harm reduction being the answer. we need rehabilitation, not just a place for drug users to use safe needles. safe injection sites also promote drug deals to go down.. its not the answer. sorry.

[@mattdrake7694]

I'm alive and sober because of harm reduction.

[@waltuhx3x3]

Tell that to the countless peer reviewed studies that promote harm reduction. Maybe you guys should re-work your program and look at within. Harm reduction saves lives

[@snickerson3558]

I am so glad to see you talking about harm reduction and bringing it to the forefront of conversation! Living in a small community where NOBODY wants to acknowledge there is even IV drug use happening - I sadly know first hand because my son & basically all of his friends now have Hep-C bc they shared their needles even knowing there were some already positive bc they couldnt get them easily or at all in our small town. Thank you for your work and all you do helping everyone try to understand the situation

[@cezarypiatek2564]

The fantastic speech, really well said. Best regards!

[@valuabletipseasylife]

Thanks for talking about your personal story, addiction deeply and harm reduction.