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While we would not consider ourselves extreme in our harm reduction methods, we do subscribe to the basic tenants of the philosophy.  Actually there is somewhat a middle ground between traditional philosophies of care and harm reduction. It's called "Gradualism."

Gradualism advocates are of the opinion that harm reduction programs are sometimes rooted in pessimism about the ability of people to improve their standing and to improve their behavior; that true harm reduction sets a low expectation to which clients will live down to. They tend to be more concerned that programs should urge clients toward abstinence when windows of opportunity open.

Harm Reduction and Gradualism are both philosophies that value people, even struggling people, and allow them input into how they can best be assisted. They are based on the value of acceptance which is not merely tolerance but is true love for those who struggle.

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