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American Lung Association’s “Quit, Don’t Switch” Campaign a Big Mistake

Nearly 70 percent of smokers say they want to quit. In an effort to help them, the American Lung Association…

January 8, 2020

Let’s End Dangerous Wait Times for Accessing Opioid Use Disorder Meds

I had never been in trouble my whole life. Then I got in major trouble,” said Nikki, a 35-year-old woman…

January 8, 2020

Life Without Parole for a Crime as a Minor: His Story Has Wider Lessons

As the holidays approached, I found myself in one of the most financially precarious situations I had ever experienced. It…

January 7, 2020

The Disturbing Prevalence of NYPD Taser Use on Mentally Ill New Yorkers

Dwayne Jeune’s mom was looking for help when she called 911 in 2017. Her 32-year-old son, who had a history…

January 7, 2020

How to Check Drug Interactions With Hep C Medications

In the United Kingdom, half of surveyed people who inject drugs had been infected with hepatitis C (HCV), and some…

January 6, 2020

As Reform Prosecutors Take Office, Courts Start Working Against Them

A new year means that all the candidates who won local elections in November get sworn in and start doing…

January 6, 2020

Protests as Cuomo Blocks Addiction Meds Access for Poor New Yorkers

Late on January 1, Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a last-minute veto on a bill that would have ended barriers for…

January 6, 2020

Flavored Vapes: The Partial US Ban Brings Very Mixed Feelings

It was a cold, rainy morning when I walked into “Happy Habits,” our local vape store in the Hudson Valley.…

January 6, 2020

What Activists Are Looking for in Implementation of NY’s 2020 Bail Reforms

As of January 1, cash bail is no longer legally applicable to the vast majority of people charged with misdemeanors…

January 2, 2020

Philadelphia Mayor’s Worrying Pick for New Police Commissioner

When Danielle Outlaw became Portland’s police chief in 2017, she was the first Black woman to hold the role. Yet…

January 2, 2020