Harm reduction is a practical way to reduce the chance of serious injury, infection, or death while someone is using substances or getting ready to change their use.

The ER Will Cost Thousands and Leave Them Traumatized. There's Another Option. What if there was a different option? If you have Health Net or Health Plan of San Joaquin Medi-Cal coverage and you or someone you care about struggles with substance intoxication, there's something called a Sobering Center. And it's nothing like the ER.