This policy paper advocates a paradigm shift towards a health-centric, rights-based approach to drug use and harm reduction. Drawing upon a wealth of evidence from across Europe, we outline a set of recommendations aimed at dismantling the barriers to harm reduction services for people who use drugs. Our call to action is grounded in public health, human rights, and social justice principles, urging stakeholders at all levels to embrace harm reduction not just as a policy choice but as a moral imperative.
