about harm reduction & harm reduction academy
Harm reduction is a pragmatic approach based on scientific evidence and practical real-world experience. In the area of public public health, it aims at minimizing the negative health, social, and economic impacts of addictive behaviour.
Harm reduction involves strategies and policies that reduce the risks associated with substance use and help individuals achieve safer and healthier outcomes.
Addictions in the Czech Republic
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about harm reduction
The idea of nicotine-free wordl is dangerous ideology leading to prohibition and unnecessary punishment. This ideology does not recognize harm reduction principles and equates alternatives with traditional cigarettes. Such and approach is unscientific and contradicts public health principles.
Doc. MUDr. Viktor Mravčík, Ph.D.
Harm Reduction means reducing garm instead of pursuing the unrealistic goal of total abstinence. For example, in Sweden where smokers switched to snug, there was a significant drop in heart attacks. This approach is more effective than an outright ban.
Mgr. Jindřich Vobořil, Pg.Dip.
Harm reduction means regulating according to thr harm of the products. People should switch from cigarettes to less harmful alternatives. This approach is increasingly adopted worldwide.
Prof. MUDr. Eva Králíková, CSc.