The End of Governor Cuomo and His Shameful Legacy on Overdose
On August 10, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation (in two weeks, ...
To Support Indigenous Rights in Latin America, Decolonize Drug Policies
Drug prohibition has had a devastating impact on Indigenous peoples in Latin America. Over ...
What Recovery From Meth Addiction Taught Me About Harm Reduction
“You’re too well put together to be an addict.” I beamed at Jake’s comment, ...
A Guide to Fentanyl Touch Overdoses, Which Do Not Exist
Once as a paramedic student, I accidentally sprayed fentanyl in my face. It was ...
A Look Behind the Campaign to Recall Progressive Prosecutors in Virginia
A recall campaign targeting so-called progressive prosecutors in Virginia has made recent headlines. To ...
Austin Begins Enforcing Homeless Camping Ban; Rest of Texas to Follow
On August 9, the city of Austin began enforcing a public camping ban first ...
Vape Flavor Bans Will Lead More Teens to Smoke, Suggests Another Study
As the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) nears a September deadline to decide on ...
In Massachusetts, Our Fight for Safe Consumption Sites Is Gaining Ground
In 2020 there were at least 2,104 opioid-involved overdose deaths in Massachusetts, the highest ...
Prisoners Sue After Drug Testing of Their Legal Mail Gave False Positives
Incarcerated people‘s legal mail falsely tested positive for drugs, according to a lawsuit filed ...
In Canada, End-of-Life Therapy May Be the Path to Legal Psilocybin
In August 2020, 53-year-old Thomas Hartle became the first Canadian to legally undergo psilocybin-assisted ...
