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Overdose Deaths Fall in St. Louis County, But Rise in the City

St. Louis County, the most populous in Missouri, recorded a decrease in overdose deaths in 2022—the largest fall in the…

August 8, 2023

UK Councils Ramp Up Pressure to Ban Disposable Vapes

Councils in the United Kingdom have issued a joint call to ban single-use vapes, citing environmental and child safety concerns.…

August 8, 2023

Why Are Alcohol Use Disorder Meds Underprescribed in British Columbia?

Public health insurance in British Columbia covers some treatments for alcohol use disorder (AUD), but not others. Medications (MAUD) like…

August 8, 2023

FDA Blood Donor Ban Ends for Gay Men, While Staying in Place for Others

On August 7, the Red Cross implemented a new blood donor eligibility assessment that doesn't discriminate against men who have…

August 7, 2023

Watch: Former Methadone Clinic Director Slams Culture of Cruelty

One of the most intriguing emails I have ever received hit my inbox in 2021. This, in part, is how…

August 7, 2023

Ohio Cannabis Legalization Looks Likely to Be on November Ballot

Ohio activists have turned in a final batch of signatures to put a marijuana legalization initiative on the November ballot…

August 4, 2023

Oakland DA Recall Effort Reflects Double Standards

Oakland District Attorney Pamela Price is currently facing a recall effort, as the latest reformist top prosecutor to have a…

August 4, 2023

The WHO’s COP10 Takedown of Tobacco Harm Reduction Takes Shape

Storm clouds continue to gather over the global future of tobacco harm reduction. New harbingers are constantly emerging as the…

August 3, 2023

As Indigenous Youth, We Know Peer Overdose Education Is Vital

Did you know that in Ontario, three times as many young people are dying of overdose compared to a decade…

August 3, 2023

Cannabis Stigma Still Alive and Kicking, My Practice Shows

Brenda* was in her late 40s, and living with severe rheumatoid arthritis. She sought treatment with me because she was…

August 2, 2023