Louise Vincent, 49, Drug User Who Led Harm Reduction Movement, Dies

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Louise Vincent, a 49-year-old woman who led the harm reduction movement, has died, and her passing is being remembered as a significant loss for the community; the discussion highlights her contributions and impact.

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> 'Hi, my name is Louise. I can’t stop using drugs, so I need your program,’” she told The Greensboro News & Record in 2021. “‘Oh, you’re going to kick me out because I can’t stop using drugs? Funny. I just told you that was my problem.’”

Something about perfect being the enemy of the good... :)

What a kick-ass and beautiful human being. Here's another more resonant obituary:

https://filtermag.org/remembering-louise-vincent/

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