39 Best Harm Reduction Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

Recovery Reform endeavors to break the stigma around substance use and explore recovery beyond traditional narratives. Hosted by McCauley Sexton, founder and Executive Director of Recovery Reform and a person with lived and living experience of substance use, and Dr. Taylor Nichols, an emergency medicine and addiction medicine physician, the Recovery Reform podcast dives into conversations with people with lived experience, experts in harm reduction and substance use treatment, and leaders in drug policy. more

Welcome to the ONLY non-religious addiction recovery podcast exploring the queer and neurodivergent (autism/ADHD/etc) experience of addiction recovery, sobriety, and harm reduction. We tell addiction recovery stories to destigmatize recovery while navigating life in the process of healing from addiction and trauma. We leave shame and purity politics at the door. Start here! https://sites.libsyn.com/560715/why-do-i-keep-relapsing-youre-not-broken-heres-how-to-break-the-cycle We talk about addiction recovery support from a radical lens, thinking outside the box and providing viable alternatives to 12-step programs. Defining and creating our own recovery/sobriety/harm-reduction lifestyle fosters the environment of empowerment and self-love necessary to change our habits. We uplift perspectives from queer and neurodivergent people (autism/ADHD/etc), exploring things like relapse prevention, coping with cravings, trauma, anxiety, socializing while sober, and other common struggles. You can expect empowerment, encouragement, and a healing environment. We prioritize representation and recovery stories from queer, neurodivergent, and non-religious voices. The goal here is to leave with shame reducing harm reduction tools and strategies, while we have discussions about sobriety challenges, relapse, and mental health. You'll find guidance for secular and alternative recovery paths with a punk, stigma-free, and inclusive approach to healing. Whether you're looking for a queer recovery podcast, neurodivergent sobriety support, or just want real talk about addiction and harm reduction, Recovery Demystified is here to provide clarity, compassion, and community. We explore the dusty corners, the gray areas, and we are here to show you that nobody is too far gone. If you have ever felt left behind or pushed to the fringes of society, you are in the right place! Recovery for the rest of us! Connect with us: Instagram - @recoverydemystified Substack - @recoverydemystified Email - ****@recoverydemystified.com Donate to our cause! Patreon - Link in episode descriptions! Venmo & Paypal - @recoverydemystified https://www.recoverydemystified.com/donations/ more

The Needle and the Narrative is produced by Challenges Inc SC; a non profit, drug user health and harm reduction service provider in South Carolina. Interests include drug policy, infectious disease, HIV, HCV, harm reduction, substance use treatment, and drug user activisim. We use stories from lived experience to influence systemic change. Challenging minds; changing hearts. To support our work by becoming a subscription member, visit: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-needle-and-the-narrative--1518412/support www.challengesinc.org more

Dopey Podcast is the world's greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy pathfinding the route to the heart of the opioid epidemic. more

The drug war, covered by drug users as war correspondents. Crackdown is a monthly podcast about drugs, drug policy and the drug war led by drug user activists and supported by research. Each episode will tell the story of a community fighting for their lives. It's also about solutions, justice for those we have lost, and saving lives. more

Hey there! I'm Murf Meyer. I'm a comedian, former heroin addict, current alcoholic, and the host of Self-Medicated: Weekly Dose—a podcast about drugs and the people who use them. This program is inspired by the Harm Reduction movement, informed by my personal experience using all sorts of drugs for damn near 30 years, and enlightened by my special guests.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Drug Positive is the risk reduction and benefit enhancement podcast reducing shame and stigma to save lives and end the drug war. more

Welcome to Drugs & Stuff. We're a podcast about drugs, harm reduction, mass criminalization, the drug war, and other stuff from the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) the nation's leading organization working to end the war on drugs. We bring in a wide variety of experts from scientists to activists, writers to teachers to hear about how drugs and drug policy play a role in their work and lives.We also offer a peek behind the scenes as we feature DPA staff talking about the work they do. more

Do what you can live with: Navigating Through Addiction and Recovery is a podcast that shares the struggles of loving someone with substance use disorder, and explores harm reduction and the lived experiences of those in recovery. Hosted by Brandi Mac, a critical care nurse practitioner, and mother of an adult daughter with substance use disorder. Each episode provides raw and real lived experience and the struggles we face as loved ones of people who use drugs, the stigma surrounding addiction, harm reduction and the impact generational trauma has on each of us. more

A podcast about drug culture, policy, and business with an emphasis on harm reduction. We believe that prohibition and abstinence only policies result in poor results for society. We'll be discussing how drugs are sold and perhaps more importantly, how they should be sold. This is not intended to advocate drug use and meant for educational purposes only. more

Stories from families supporting a loved one with addiction. Each episode provides insight into a family's real life experience; what is useful, available, and what will improve the journey. Also addresses harm reduction, useful for those not interested in recovery or treatment. Clients discuss how our Coaching Services have impacted their recovery journey. Based on Motivational Interviewing, and Community Reinforcement And Family Training, which has a 70% success rate in bringing people with addiction into treatment. more

A show about people who stand in line and fight for safe supplyThis is the pilot episode of a podcast by and for people who are fighting for a safe supply of opioids in the United States. Methadone is the first frontier in this fight, and this show emphasizes the voices of patients and directly impacted people in that battle. The material for this show stems from the 'Naturally Noncompliant' call that takes place every other Thursday and is organized by the National Survivors Union, the national voice of people who use drugs. Art for the show was done by Jordan Scott more

The Sober Butterfly A fun, unfiltered podcast for sober & sober-curious women! 🦋✨ Hosted by Nadine Mulvina , NYC-based content creator and sober travel expert, this podcast explores sober dating, alcohol-free living, harm reduction, addiction recovery, and mental health —with humor and honesty. Expect real talk on: ✔️ Navigating sober dating & relationships ✔️ Thriving socially without alcohol ✔️ Sober travel & alcohol-free experiences ✔️ Harm reduction & recovery stories ✔️ Non-alcoholic drinks & sober events Whether you're sober, sober-curious, or rethinking alcohol , The Sober Butterfly is here to inspire you. Subscribe now and join the sober revolution! more

I'm GrimmGreen and I am an 11 year veteran of the vaping industry. I have run a vaping and tobacco harm reduction YouTube for those 11 years and this is my podcast. Vape industry and harm reduction news, industry commentary and so much more. We are here to discredit the myth making machine more

KDNK DJ Kenna Crampton and High Rockies Harm Reduction Director Mugsy Fay host their Public Affairs show Chemical World. This program aims to de-stigmatize drug addiction and mental health, discuss different recovery models and harm reduction programs and explore evidence based practices in treating addiction. Topics will include the history of drug laws, connections between poverty and drug addiction as well as personal recovery stories. more

Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, a documentary, serial-style podcast telling the story of a person who has made it back from the depths of trauma and created something extraordinary with their second chance. Season 1 is titled Stay Savage and focuses on Sarah Laurel and the harm reduction and recovery housing organization Savage Sisters. more

Recovery Rebellion Podcast is a raw and unapologetic space dedicated to spreading truth over dogma in the recovery world. Hosted by someone who's been through the system and came out the other side questioning everything, this podcast dives deep into:-Deprogramming from 12-step ideology-Uncovering the harm and corruption within the treatment industry-Highlighting evidence-based practices and real recovery options-Breaking down current news and headlines related to harm reduction, drug policy, and mental health-Challenging the stigma and shame-based narratives that keep people stuck more

Connecting with celebrity guests, leading experts and change makers to discuss the widespread illicit drug culture ripping through families, businesses, sports, entertainment and even the safest communities. With conversations about the fentanyl and opioid crisis, harm reduction modalities, MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) Narcan, Rehab, 12- Step Programs and more. Created by Flindt Andersen, Founder and Executive Director of PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need and Hosted by Jason LaChance. more

The Health Professionals in Recovery show is a podcast designed for healthcare practitioners interested in or caring for patients with substance use disorder, those in recovery from addiction and harm reduction. Tune in and join Sean Fogler and Bill Kinkle as they dig deep into various topics dealt by health professionals. more

Welcome the Psychedelic Spotlight Podcast! Blisteringly candid discussions with freaks of all feathers about psychedelics, plant medicine, biohacking and spirituality. Enjoy candid conversations with industry leaders and trusted professionals about research, spiritualty, harm reduction, and support. more

People First Radio is a weekly one-hour radio broadcast to educate and raise awareness about issues related to health and wellness — with a particular emphasis on topics related to mental illness and mental health, homelessness and housing, and addiction, harm reduction and recovery. more

Redefining Recovery: A Recovery Revolution with Caddy Frink. Join us for conversations about Substance Use Disorder and the journey to recovery. Host Caddy is an advocate for long-term recovery, bring her experience from Minnesota Recovery Connection, an organization committed to embracing diverse paths to healing. Discover the significance of honoring all pathways and why it's crucial in our journey towards recovery. Historically, people with SUD (substance use disorder) are categorized and treated uniformly into the same category and given the same treatment. However, our discussions shed light on the evolving landscape of recovery, emphasizing the diverse stories and unique support needed for success. Through candid conversations with those who have triumphed over substance use, we explore the transformations within the recovery community and the varied route to finding healing. Tune in as we delve into topics such as Harm Reduction and strategies for supporting individuals na more

A bi-monthly, honest and enlightened call in show exploring consciousness, drug use, harm reduction, psychedelics, and recovery in the modern age. more

A show about Harm Reduction, addiction and recovery. We discuss topics that you won't hear anywhere else. Anything from interviews on abstinence based models, harm reduction models, medication assisted treatment models of recovery to 12 step based, smart recovery and religious based models of recovery. We'll also cover controversial subjects such as safe injection sites, Racial drug policies. Our goal is to have an honest and open dialogue to help us heal together and learn from one another. Holistically. #HarmReduction #addiction #RaceinAmerica #Recovery #Hope more

People who use drugs are one of the most marginalized communities in America, and experience poor access to medical services and life-saving treatment. Join Linda Wang, MD, Medical Director of the Hepatitis C and Drug User Health Center of Excellence at Mount Sinai, as she interviews clinicians, patients, and advocates for harm reduction and social justice, about the current state of healthcare for people who use drugs and how clinicians and other members of the care team can improve that care. If you are someone who provides care for people who use drugs, this show will introduce you to the most recent New York State clinical guidelines for drug user health, innovative models of care, and the voices and stories of people who use drugs. This show is part of the Clinical Education Initiative (CEI), funded by the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute. For more information and to view CEI's clinical programming, please go to http://ceitraining.org. more

As part of this series, we'll be meeting the intrepid souls and dedicated practitioners working at the face of the psychedelic renaissance. These are folks exploring the meaning, structure, and possibilities of these extraordinary states of mind, including the dangerous, harmful, or just plain confusing territory that can be opened up when we take the business of meaning-making into our own hands.The narrative around psychedelics emphasises the transformative potential of these so-called wonder drugs and misses out the real pitfalls that can come with exploring these expansive states of mind. We'll be exploring the wider context of psychedelic plants, culture, philosophy and experience, and having a go at the eternal question which psychedelics have once again confronted us with: who gets to decide what we experience, and how we make sense of it?PsyCare UK offers transformative welfare and psychedelic harm reduction. The core of our work is supporting people through crisis, whether drug-induced or otherwise, at festivals and events across the UK and Europe. Our service is based on the premise that with the right support, in the right circumstances, a bad trip can be transformed into a meaningful breakthrough experience.Opening music: Future Waves by Uther Moadshttps://open.spotify.com/track/1bL3lI3ykZjw9Zul1Ir51y Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

The NOCE Dose: The Opioid Crisis Unplugged is a concise and insightful podcast offering a deeper dive into the realities faced by professionals and champions combating the opioid epidemic within Nevada. Join us as we reconnect with expert panelists from our Listening Sessions, providing a behind-the-scenes look at their work and insights into the pressing issues of prevention and diversion, harm reduction, opioid use treatment, recovery, and reoccurrence prevention. more

Based in Ireland but global in reach, Hot Press magazine has been writing about drugs for fifty years with Lemmy, Pete Doherty, Howard Marks, Duff McKagan, Sam Fender, Moby, Margo Price, Steven Tyler, Marianne Faithfull, Matty Healy, Ian Brown and Noel and Liam Gallagher among those who've shared their pharmaceutical experiences with us.Firm believers that prohibition and punishing people don't work, we want to see some drugs legalised and others decriminalised.From heroin, ketamine and cannabis to MDMA, LSD and synthetics, we'll be teasing it out all out in our new monthly harm reduction podcast hosted by Stuart Clark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Previously, this podcast featured interviews with bereaved people in smaller communities in B.C. and Alberta who have lost loved ones to fatal opioid overdose. The project was facilitated by Aaron Goodman, Ph.D., faculty member at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Surrey, B.C., and student researchers, Jenna Keeble and Ashley Pocrnich. In this phase, we're sharing interviews with seven harm reduction workers, also known as peers, in different parts of B.C. The B.C. Centre for Disease Control Harm Reduction Services defines harm reduction as 'support services and strategies' that aim to keep people safe and minimize death, disease, and injury from high risk behaviour.' Peers face a lot of challenges. This has been documented by many researchers, including Zahra Mamdani and colleagues in B.C. In their 2021 paper, they outline significant challenges peers face, including financial struggles, difficulty finding housing, and stressors at work. We wanted to explore these themes with peers and find out more about their experiences and share this information with the public. So we conducted multiple remote interviews with harm reduction workers and invited them to talk about the stressors they faceThe podcast is part of a research study led by Aaron Goodman and conducted under the auspices of the Chancellor's Chair Award. Several researchers, including Caitlin Burritt, Chloe Burritt, and Giorgia Ricciardi, and a number of student research assistants played key roles in the study, and you'll hear many of their voices in this podcast. more

Everything you need to know about vaping and tobacco harm reduction advocacy.Presented by the World Vapers Alliance.https://worldvapersalliance.com more

Maps #tobaccoharmreduction and its #publichealth potential. A Knowledge Action Change project, with the Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme. more

'Queering Up Harm Reduction' is your essential LGBTQIA+ podcast. Join Meesh and Sunny as they explore personal stories, intersectionality, and strategies prioritizing harm reduction. Together, we will challenge norms, shatter stereotypes, and pave the way to a safer, healthier future for everyone. Whether you're part of the LGBTQIA+ community, an ally, or simply curious; tune in for a safe space to engage in vital conversations that empower, educate, and inspire change. more

Recorded in West Virginia coalfield country on #Cherokeeland, this podcast explores contemporary community and culture at ground zero of the opioid epidemic. Join host, former journalist Andrea Brunais, as she continues a lifelong career and passion of lifting up and amplifying marginalized voices and experiences. Diving into topics such as the Sacklers and contemporary urban harm reduction-going-rural, to regional colloquialisms like Pillbilly, this podcast prioritizes the lives and work of those on the front lines of this deadly epidemic. more

Welcome to SafeInSound! A podcast where harm reduction meets the heartbeat of the music industry. From tour buses to festival grounds, nightclubs to main stages — we go behind the scenes to explore what it takes to keep music fans, safe in sound! Through real conversations with artists, industry insiders, harm reduction experts, and fans — we dive into everything harm reduction, from festival and concert safety, drug education, consent culture, bystander intervention, and wellness all across the board. Because harm reduction is for everyone. This is where music, safety, and community come together. SafeInSound. Powered by DanceSafe. Listen now — wherever you get your podcasts. More at dancesafe.org Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/safeinsound-powered-by-dancesafe--6698628/support . more

The Global Forum on Nicotine (GFN) has taken place every year since 2014 and is the only international conference to focus on how vapes, nicotine pouches, Swedish snus and heated tobacco can help people switch away from smoking. Building on the success of an event that attracts hundreds of in-person participants and thousands of online delegates, this is the homepage of GFN•TV, the broadcast arm of the GFN stable.GFN•TV regularly broadcasts GFN•TV news and interviews, given by Brent Stafford. We also livestream the annual GFN conference, live from Warsaw and release all the session videos and GFN•TV Commentary Team discussions post event.Tune in to hear world-leading experts, tobacco harm reduction advocates and nicotine consumers discuss the latest scientific, regulatory and policy developments.From our unique annual event, to year-round reporting of the issues that matter in tobacco harm reduction, GFN has got it covered. more

presented by Kentucky Harm Reduction Coalition

Join Alex, as he explores a wide range of topics that matter to our community, from sexual health and harm reduction to social issues and culture. The series aims to find the positives in how we face these challenges and the exciting changes that lie ahead.  more

Welcome to Tackling the Opioid Epidemic with The Prescription Playbook - a conversation about empowering and educating communities to prevent overdoses and end the opioid crisis. more

The opioid epidemic has been declared a public health emergency and requires understanding and help from all areas of our country. This podcast aims to help educate the public on the stigma of addiction, and why it is important to address it. Through the understanding of Opioid Use Disorder and opioid overdose, we hope to help reduce the stigma within listeners. Our goal is for this recording to inspire you to advocate for, protect, and help those who use opioids. We hope that listeners will support efforts in their communities to increase access to the programs addressed. more