The Maryland Harm Reduction Advocacy Network (MHRAN) consists of individuals and organizations committed to promoting the health, dignity, and safety of people who use drugs by educating about, advocating for, and promoting the use of harm reduction principles.

We accept that people often use licit and illicit drugs for their benefits, and drug use can range from being helpful and positive to chaotic and dangerous.

We recognize that social inequity, racial injustice, and oppressive public policy magnify harm and suppress the voices of communities most targeted and affected by the war on drugs.

We acknowledge the real harms and danger that may incur from drug use, and that people may experience problems related to mental health, sex work, and homelessness which can further complicate their drug use.

We defend the right of people who use drugs and their allies to participate in the public policy dialogue.