Bolsonaro Cuts Harm Reduction, Escalates Drug War
Largely unreported in English-language news media, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has pulled the plug ...
How Technology Is Rapidly Advancing Overdose-Resistant Bathrooms
As the US harm reduction community grapples with the legal, cultural and political challenges ...
Coercion Into Addiction Treatment Is Ubiquitous: Five Ways It Happens
The range and intensity of coercion in addiction treatment isn’t well recognized. Yet coercion ...
Pain Patients Like Me Are Rising Up Against Discrimination and Suffering
If it were up to me, it’s unlikely I would be sitting down to ...
It’s Time for People With Privilege to Come Out About Their Drug Use
I had a counselor look me in the eye the other week and say, ...
Drug Czar, Congressmembers Move to Make Buprenorphine Prescribing Easier—But Will They Do Enough?
The United States “drug czar” James Carrol released a report on May 3 announcing ...
Portland Is No Progressive Paradise—Just Look at Its District Attorney
On the surface, for a certain kind of person, Portland, Oregon has it all. ...
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 ...
“Denver’s Just the First Domino”—City Dramatically Decriminalizes “Magic” Mushrooms
On May 7, the city of Denver, Colorado voted on a ballot initiative to ...
Gilead Relinquishes Its PrEP Patent—But Did It Mislead Investors?
On May 8, pharmaceutical company Gilead quietly announced that it will relinquish its exclusive ...
