Liam:  I did read harm reduction in relation to drug use. I don't see that it would work for alcoholism. Have you seen the commercial advertising a lush treatment facility for alcoholism? The guy says he was an alcoholic & then he says after treatment there he is not anymore? There have also been treatments to teaching alcoholics how to practice controlled drinking. I don't believe in the latter. I'm not sure if the guy is he saying he is no longer an alcoholic? My belief & experience is once an alcoholic always an alcoholic, but a person can become a recovering alcoholic by not imbibing & making a positive change in attitude and lifestyle.  If the latter is not done then they are a dry drunk. Sorry if I appear to be taking an inventory.  I can't see how harm reduction would work with an alcoholic. Other than locking someone up, I don't see that a person can drink alcoholically and be protected. I'd be interested in reading about the social aspect of harm reduction though.