Radical Love
About Indiana Recovery Alliance
Our Story
The Indiana Recovery Alliance is a drug-user human rights advocacy organization that operates under the philosophy of harm reduction to educate the community and to promote the health and dignity of the individuals and communities impacted by drug use. We respectfully collaborate with people to assist in any positive change, as a person defines it for themselves, beginning where the person is at, with no biases or condemnations for the person’s chosen lifestyle. Our efforts advance policies, practices and programs that address the adverse effects of drug use including overdose, HIV, hepatitis C, chaotic use and incarceration.
What is harm reduction?
Harm reduction emphasizes tolerance, respect for the personal choices of others and respect for human rights. It favors evidence over anecdote, courage over cowardice, and doing what is right. Our message is "We love you, and respect your dignity as a human being." It means doing what has to be done to protect individual and community health in the face of opposition from all quarters because it is the right thing to do.
Research & Evidence
Our work is informed by multiple studies and historical policy changes. Check out the following information on the historical and social significance of harm reduction and syringe service programs here.
Current Work
- needs-based safer use supply distribution
- rapid HCV and HIV testing
- mobile and fixed-site syringe services
- wound care and treatment
- street outreach
- non-profit collaboration
- group therapy administration
- harm reduction and naloxone training
- advocacy
