4. Understanding the Current Paradigms of Addiction

What Will You Learn?

• 1. Definition of Harm Reduction: Understand the primary goal and approach of harm reduction, focusing on minimizing the negative consequences and risks associated with certain behaviours, such as drug use or risky sexual behaviour, without necessarily eliminating the behaviour itself.
• 2. Explore Enabling: Supporting or encouraging harmful behaviours, often unintentionally, without addressing underlying issues, perpetuates the cycle of addiction.
• 3. Reflecting on Recovery: Understand the goal and approach of recovery, which involves overcoming substance misuse and addictive behaviours to lead a healthier, more fulfilling life.
• 4. Harm Reduction, Enabling, or Recovery: Engage in scenarios that highlight different approaches to addiction support.
• 5. Choose Recovery: Explore alternate approaches to addiction, including harm reduction and recovery-focused strategies.
• 6. TJ's video on Harm Reduction Needs Recovery: Explore the importance of recovery-focused support in addiction recovery. Understand the role of harm reduction while emphasizing the necessity of recovery as an option for individuals seeking lasting change.
• 7. Conclusion - The Role of TRS in Recovery: Recognize the pivotal role of Trauma Recovery Supporters (TRS) in providing support for recovery. Acknowledge the diverse perspectives and approaches to addiction support while prioritizing recovery as a fundamental option for individuals on their journey to healing.