Tag: harm reduction
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, ...
Biden Administration Announces Grant to Develop “Model” Drug Laws
On August 2, the Biden administration announced a grant program to help develop better ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
What I Learned From My First Injection Infection
[This article contains an image of injection wounds.] I had my first injection infection ...
Federal Funding Can Now Be Used to Purchase Fentanyl Test Strips
The United States federal government has taken a step to make good on its ...
Three Harm Reduction Zines From People Who Use Drugs in Denver
The Harm Reduction Action Center made these three harm reduction zines in collaboration with ...
“Another Round”—A Nuanced Picture of Our Relationships With Alcohol
You’re in a bar, when the night seems close to ending but nobody really ...
