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Needle exchange programs — in which drug users can exchange used syringes for new ones in order to stop the spread of disease — are probably the most well-known example of a "harm reduction" program.
The basic idea is that instead of trying to prevent problems like drug use, harm reduction aims at reducing the negative impacts of a behavior. These programs have become more and more widespread in the last few decades, but they remain controversial. Seattle, for example, is considering a measure that would stagger the times local bars would be forced to stop serving alcohol. Proponents feel this would help avoid a 2 AM rush on taxis (which potentially leads to drunk drivers), as well as limit noise pollution and binge drinking from those trying to fill up before a 2 AM cut-off. Read more >>
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Friday March 12th, 2010
Reducing Harm
What are the ethics of "harm reduction" programs like needle exchange programs or supervised injection sites?
Monday March 15th, 2010
Questioning the Census Boxes
Has the Census kept up with you? How do the categories on the 2010 Census reflect your sense of racial, ethnic or sexual identity?
Tuesday March 16th, 2010
Oregon's Death Row
What is life like on Oregon's Death Row?
Thursday March 25th, 2010
Northwest Passages: Cherie Priest
Cherie Priest talks about her new steampunk novel Boneshaker.
Thursday April 15th, 2010
Northwest Passages: Willy Vlautin
Singer, songwriter and novelist Willy Vlautin on the hard-knock life.
