Zachary Siegel

    Zachary is a journalist focusing on drugs, justice and health. His work has appeared in publications including the New York Times Magazine, The Appeal, Slate and New York magazine. He is a fellow of the Health in Justice Action Lab at Northeastern University School of Law.

    “Where They’re At”—Harm Reduction in Rural America

    On a warm winter night, a small group of harm reduction workers in Charleston, ...

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    Rx Drug Take Back Days Are Unhelpful at Best, Harmful at Worst

    The Drug Enforcement Administration really, really wants you to give them your leftover prescription ...

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    Biden Picks Dr. Rahul Gupta to Lead Federal Drug Policy During Historic Overdose Crisis 

    Former West Virginia health commissioner Dr. Rahul Gupta will lead President Joe Biden’s response ...

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    Biden’s Likely “Drug Czar” Presided Over Destruction of WV Syringe Program 

    President Joe Biden is planning to announce Dr. Rahul Gupta as his pick for ...

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    21 to Drink? The Debate Around America’s Outlier Status 

    America’s minimum drinking age law, set nationally at 21 since 1984, appears to be ...

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    The Struggle of Death, Hope and Harm Reduction in the Midwest

    For those of us who are suffering, how do we find joy and experience ...

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    If You Care About Health Justice, Stop Clicking on “Florida Man” Stories

    Who hasn’t taken a break from dreadful news cycles to have a good laugh ...

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