Harm Reduction Resources | Unicoi County Preven

Harm Reduction

Harm reduction is a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use. Harm Reduction is also a movement for social justice built on a belief in, and respect for, the rights of people who use drugs.

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To get trained and certified to use Narcan/ Naloxone go to:

https://apps.health.tn.gov/naloxone/savealife/

Fentanyl test strips (FTS)

Fentanyl test strips (FTS) are a low-cost method of helping prevent drug overdoses and reducing harm. FTS are small strips of paper that can detect the presence of fentanyl in all different kinds of drugs (cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, etc.) and drug forms (pills, powder, and injectables).

To get Fentanyl test strips (FTS) contact, Megan Edens SOR Coordinator at 1-833-803-6663 ext.2

Never use alone

Call 1-877-696-1996 Never Use Alone’s toll-free nationwide overdose prevention, detection, crisis response and reversal lifeline services for people who use drugs while alone. Our all volunteer peer-run call center operators are available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. No stigma. No judgment. Just love!

Harm Reduction

Tennessee Overdose Prevention

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Narcan

Fentanyl test strips (FTS)

Never use alone