Epside 12 - Haven Wheelock has been working in harm reduction for over 15 years and she currently oversees the syringe exchange at Outside In in Portland, OR. During her time in Portland, Haven successfully spearheaded the effort to expand the use of naloxone, which helps prevent opiate overdose deaths. Her effort of expanding naloxone has saved hundreds of lives in the Portland Metro area. 

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