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Substitution can be a valid part of a harm reduction approach, if it allows someone to begin a process that otherwise feels impossible. Or if it is simply less
by giraffe_lady 3y ago
Substitution can be a valid part of a harm reduction approach, if it allows someone to begin a process that otherwise feels impossible. Or if it is simply less damaging to the individual and those around them than what they're using now. It can be a step, if not a solution.
But I hope no one is trying to roll their own addiction recovery program out of the HN comments today. If anyone thinks they might need it they should get competent help.
- pstuart 3y agoI thought I was quite reasonable in my comment: I spoke about what worked for me, noted that it's not without concerns, and that it's not for everyone (aka YMMV). And while it is technically an opioid, the safety profile is significantly different than traditional opiates. I used (and at time abused) it for years and am now taking a break as it has significant trade-offs. Getting off of it was way, way, way, easier then quitting cigarettes.