harm reduction

On International Overdose Awareness Day, New Yorkers’ Demands Are Clear

Today, community members, leaders and lawmakers are holding press conferences across New York State to mark International Overdose Awareness Day…

August 31, 2021

Hochul Inaugural Address Hints at Potential Harm Reduction Agenda

New York Governor Kathy Hochul gave her inaugural address from Albany on August 24, one day after the drawn-out departure…

August 24, 2021

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, that is). Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul…

August 12, 2021

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, overwhelmed with relief. He squirmed as…

August 11, 2021

Biden Administration Announces Grant to Develop “Model” Drug Laws

On August 2, the Biden administration announced a grant program to help develop better drug laws. It is awarding money…

August 3, 2021

World Hepatitis Day 2021 Platforms a Crisis That “Can’t Wait”

Since 2018, the World Hepatitis Alliance has promoted World Hepatitis Day—July 28—with the hashtag #FindingTheMissingMillions. A global advocacy and awareness…

July 28, 2021

Detox Was the Right Choice for Me—Even If I Don’t Plan on Abstinence

Not everyone goes to detox to become abstinent. People go for all kinds of reasons—reasons that may change from one…

June 8, 2021

Global Harm Reduction Funding Crisis Is Worse Than Ever

Globally, 2019 saw 1.7 million new HIV infections, with 690,000 deaths from complications related to AIDS. There are now an…

May 24, 2021

Just Months Into a Yearlong Pilot, New Zealand Legalizes Drug-Checking

Festival-goers in New Zealand were taking what they thought was pure MDMA. But days after ingestion, the drugs were leading…

May 5, 2021

What I Learned From My First Injection Infection

[This article contains an image of injection wounds.] I had my first injection infection in the winter of 2020. I…

May 4, 2021