Under Trump, Future Of Harm Reduction Policies To Curb Drug Overdoses Is Unclear
U.S. needs to pursue evidence-based interventions for substance use disorders. It’s unclear to what degree the Trump ...
The War on Drugs failed. It’s time for a better plan. | Opinion
Decades of punitive drug policy have not reduced addiction rates. We need harm reduction – but we need it separate from law ...
Ernest Drucker, Public-Health Advocate for the Scorned, Dies at 84
He marshaled epidemiological research to press for changes in drug policy, alternatives to prison and needle-exchange ...
Tapestry Health looks to expand harm reduction drug checking services after state law change
A new law on substance use disorder includes provisions that legally protect those who test drugs for harm reduction purposes ...
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Nurses taking ‘person-centred’ approach to drug use at new facility
Learn more about the new safer drugs consumption facility in Glasgow and how nurses working there are leading on harm ...
Reducing alcohol-related harm among high-risk college drinkers: Researchers rethink strategies
A new study from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health explores a theoretical framework for implementing an ...
NRV health organizations warning of increased “Purple Heroin”overdoses
The New River Health District is seeing a recent rise in dangerous overdoses on a drug new to the area, called “Purple Heroin ...
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We need public health reform for steady economic growth
As per the World Health Organization (WHO), every dollar directed towards mental health produces a return in efficiency that ...
P.E.I.'s pause on safe injection site shows 'lack of courage and commitment,' says PEERS Alliance
The organization that was set to operate a safe injection site in Charlottetown says it was "disheartened" and "surprised" to ...
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Viksit Bharat 2047: Combatting the Rising Cancer Crisis
As cancer cases rise in India, jeopardizing the 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision, the Global Sustainability Alliance underlines ...
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Dozens Gather in Hillsborough for Forum on Low-Barrier Housing Options, Solutions
The panelists discussed housing that provides easy access with a focus on harm reduction and support for people with ...
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For Fargo's Harm Reduction team, 'human connection' is the heart of their mission
A lot of the folks that we do serve, we’re their family,” Homeless Outreach Coordinator Carissa Raaen said. “Us being with them when they are taking their last breath ... it stays with you.” ...