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Experts warn of 'zombie drug' xylazine

Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, is increasingly involved in fatal overdoses, posing a severe health threat across cities.

Overdose deathsup in Oregon, down nationally

Overdose deaths are increasing in Western states despite a national decline, partly due to fentanyl and methamphetamine.

Decriminalization Wasn't the Real Culprit in Oregon's Overdose Death Spike

Despite a slight decline in national overdose deaths, regional trends show rising deaths, particularly in Western states and linked to fentanyl.
Oregon's experiment with decriminalizing hard drugs faced backlash due to a significant increase in overdose deaths.

Colorado's Naloxone Fund Is Drying Up, Even as Opioid Lawsuits Bring in Millions

The Harm Reduction Action Center's naloxone distribution is in jeopardy due to lack of funding, threatening lives amid rising overdose deaths in Colorado.

'It's Maddening': Addiction Experts Cry Foul at Mayoral Candidates' Push for Drug Arrests | KQED

Mayoral candidates in San Francisco are prioritizing law enforcement to combat drug-related issues amid soaring overdose rates, alarming health experts.

District 5 supe candidates discuss harm reduction

Harm reduction strategies in San Francisco aim to save lives while addressing addiction, despite recent setbacks in support services.

Experts warn of 'zombie drug' xylazine

Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, is increasingly involved in fatal overdoses, posing a severe health threat across cities.

Overdose deathsup in Oregon, down nationally

Overdose deaths are increasing in Western states despite a national decline, partly due to fentanyl and methamphetamine.

Decriminalization Wasn't the Real Culprit in Oregon's Overdose Death Spike

Despite a slight decline in national overdose deaths, regional trends show rising deaths, particularly in Western states and linked to fentanyl.
Oregon's experiment with decriminalizing hard drugs faced backlash due to a significant increase in overdose deaths.

Colorado's Naloxone Fund Is Drying Up, Even as Opioid Lawsuits Bring in Millions

The Harm Reduction Action Center's naloxone distribution is in jeopardy due to lack of funding, threatening lives amid rising overdose deaths in Colorado.

'It's Maddening': Addiction Experts Cry Foul at Mayoral Candidates' Push for Drug Arrests | KQED

Mayoral candidates in San Francisco are prioritizing law enforcement to combat drug-related issues amid soaring overdose rates, alarming health experts.

District 5 supe candidates discuss harm reduction

Harm reduction strategies in San Francisco aim to save lives while addressing addiction, despite recent setbacks in support services.
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Hochul spending $12.5M on 'harm reduction' programs that critics say enables junkies

The Hochul administration is allocating $4.5 million for 'harm-reduction' strategies to combat New York's opioid epidemic.
Critics argue that these programs enable addiction and are a waste of public money.
The state plans to distribute the funds to nonprofits to develop and continue harm reduction service projects statewide.

One woman's controversial fight to make America accept drug users for who they are

Louise Vincent is a leading voice advocating for the humanization and support of drug users in the face of the devastating overdose crisis in the U.S.
Abstinence-focused approaches to recovery don't work for many people struggling with addiction, according to Vincent.
Vincent argues that the U.S. focus on law enforcement and drug abstinence has not been effective, and it's time to try something new.

Hochul spending $12.5M on 'harm reduction' programs that critics say enables junkies

The Hochul administration is allocating $4.5 million for 'harm-reduction' strategies to combat New York's opioid epidemic.
Critics argue that these programs enable addiction and are a waste of public money.
The state plans to distribute the funds to nonprofits to develop and continue harm reduction service projects statewide.

One woman's controversial fight to make America accept drug users for who they are

Louise Vincent is a leading voice advocating for the humanization and support of drug users in the face of the devastating overdose crisis in the U.S.
Abstinence-focused approaches to recovery don't work for many people struggling with addiction, according to Vincent.
Vincent argues that the U.S. focus on law enforcement and drug abstinence has not been effective, and it's time to try something new.
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First gun violence prevention town hall is set: 'We want to hear from everybody, from all walks of life'

Gun Violence Prevention Initiative Town Hall will address the effects of gun violence and harm reduction strategies.
The panel of experts will provide insight into the effects of trauma, the lived experience of gun violence, and violence prevention efforts.
The GVPI aims to address the root causes of gun violence and implement strategies to interrupt cycles of violence.

Opinion | A Safe Injection Site Won't Destroy Your Neighborhood. It May Save It.

A new study shows that overdose prevention centers do not lead to an increase in crime rates in surrounding neighborhoods.
Harm reduction approaches prioritize public health over drug-law enforcement.
These policies can increase the likelihood of people entering treatment.
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