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#overdose-prevention

US politics

Letters: To honor mothers, do more to stem overdose deaths

The societal approach to substance use needs to shift from punishment to compassion to effectively reduce overdose deaths.

There is a pressing need for regulation of harmful chemicals in food packaging to protect public health.

fromLos Angeles Times

Public health

COVID-19 tests, other health supplies provided free at 51 kiosks across L.A. County. What you need to know

Free health supplies available at 51 kiosks in Los Angeles County aim to combat health crises.

fromMission Local

SF politics

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.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Medicine

Australian demand for overdose drug naloxone more than doubles after spike in synthetic opioid deaths

Demand for naloxone nearly doubled as new drug users respond to rising overdose risks from synthetic opioids.

Health authorities advise all drug users to carry naloxone following rising overdose deaths.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Medicine

Opinion | Why Miami's Approach to Addiction Is Working

Harm reduction programs like the IDEA Exchange in Florida have shown success in reducing overdose rates and can bridge ideological divides.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

6 months ago

East Bay (California)

8 minutes, 19 seconds: Inside one California man's dying body as Narcan molecules rush to reverse an overdose

Narcan, a critical tool for reversing opioid overdoses, is increasingly available and widely used across various public sectors in San Diego County.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

US politics

Letters: To honor mothers, do more to stem overdose deaths

The societal approach to substance use needs to shift from punishment to compassion to effectively reduce overdose deaths.

There is a pressing need for regulation of harmful chemicals in food packaging to protect public health.

fromLos Angeles Times

Public health

COVID-19 tests, other health supplies provided free at 51 kiosks across L.A. County. What you need to know

Free health supplies available at 51 kiosks in Los Angeles County aim to combat health crises.

fromMission Local

SF politics

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.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Medicine

Australian demand for overdose drug naloxone more than doubles after spike in synthetic opioid deaths

Demand for naloxone nearly doubled as new drug users respond to rising overdose risks from synthetic opioids.

Health authorities advise all drug users to carry naloxone following rising overdose deaths.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Medicine

Opinion | Why Miami's Approach to Addiction Is Working

Harm reduction programs like the IDEA Exchange in Florida have shown success in reducing overdose rates and can bridge ideological divides.

What Harm Reduction Really Looks Like

The surge in opioid-related deaths highlights the urgency for harm reduction strategies and immediate medical care for users.

fromwww.bbc.com

1 month ago

London politics

Alarms, overdoses and saving lives: Two days in UK's first drug injection room

The Glasgow drug consumption room has faced multiple overdose incidents since opening, highlighting the dangers of substance use.

fromwww.cbc.ca

Media industry

Community rallies behind Kensington Market drug consumption site after provincial ban | CBC News

The Kensington Market Overdose Prevention Site is crucial for community safety, helping to prevent overdose deaths, but faces closure due to provincial regulations.

fromThe Nation

NYC politics

Overdose Prevention Centers Save Lives. Why Won't Governor Hochul Authorize Them?

Rally attendees advocate for harm reduction policies to address overdose crisis in New York.

fromKqed

4 days ago

NYC politics

San Francisco Has A New Drug Policy Goal: Long-Term Remission | KQED

Recovery and harm reduction are pivotal in addressing drug issues, but they often conflict politically.

Miscellaneous

fromThe Nation

2 months ago

What Harm Reduction Really Looks Like

The surge in opioid-related deaths highlights the urgency for harm reduction strategies and immediate medical care for users.

fromwww.bbc.com

1 month ago

London politics

Alarms, overdoses and saving lives: Two days in UK's first drug injection room

The Glasgow drug consumption room has faced multiple overdose incidents since opening, highlighting the dangers of substance use.

fromwww.cbc.ca

Media industry

Community rallies behind Kensington Market drug consumption site after provincial ban | CBC News

The Kensington Market Overdose Prevention Site is crucial for community safety, helping to prevent overdose deaths, but faces closure due to provincial regulations.

fromThe Nation

fromwww.independent.co.uk

NYC politics

Overdose Prevention Centers Save Lives. Why Won't Governor Hochul Authorize Them?

Rally attendees advocate for harm reduction policies to address overdose crisis in New York.

fromKqed

4 days ago

NYC politics

San Francisco Has A New Drug Policy Goal: Long-Term Remission | KQED

Recovery and harm reduction are pivotal in addressing drug issues, but they often conflict politically.

more#harm-reduction

fromAustin Monitor

4 months ago

Austin

Travis County Judge Andy Brown pledges continued focus on health care, passenger rail in 2025 - Austin Monitor

Travis County is enhancing mental health care and overdose prevention, seeing substantial progress with new initiatives.

fromTechCrunch

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

MabLab's improved drug and drink testing strips could make for safer streets and venues | TechCrunch

MabLab's testing strips can detect multiple harmful drug additives simultaneously, enhancing user safety significantly.