The term "hams" can refer to two different things: Harm Reduction, Abstinence, and Moderation Support (HAMS) or pork from a leg cut that has been preserved by wet or dry curing, with or without smoking. Here are some key points about each:

HAMS:

• HAMS stands for Harm Reduction, Abstinence, and Moderation Support.
• HAMS is a harm reduction strategy for alcohol use that emphasizes individual choice and self-management.
• HAMS support groups are peer-led and free of charge.

Ham (pork):

• Ham is pork from a leg cut that has been preserved by wet or dry curing, with or without smoking.
• The term "ham" comes from the Old English word for the hollow or bend of the knee, and it began to refer to the cut of pork derived from the hind leg of a pig around the 15th century.
• Ham can be produced by curing raw pork by salting (dry curing) or brining (wet curing), and smoking and seasonings may also be added.
• Hams can only be made from the hind leg of a pig.
• Ham is a good source of high-grade animal protein and various vitamins and minerals.
• There are different types of ham, including bone-in, boneless, and specialty hams.