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Harm Reduction

British Columbia Overdose Crisis: Ten Years Later

British Columbia Overdose Crisis: Ten Years Later British Columbia overdose crisis has been a policy stress test for ten years, and the story behind it points…

Addiction, Treatment, Harm Reduction

Nebraska Detox Desert Leaves Rural Communities Stranded

Nebraska Detox Desert Leaves Rural Communities Stranded People in rural Nebraska do not need another reminder that addiction is personal. They need a place to…

Family Support

Roscoe Disaster Recovery Event Helps Storm-Affected Residents

Roscoe Disaster Recovery Event Helps Storm-Affected Residents A storm can turn a week into a scramble fast. Roof damage, power loss, insurance questions, and…

Treatment

Trauma-Informed Detox: What Safer Withdrawal Care Looks Like

Trauma-Informed Detox: What Safer Withdrawal Care Looks Like Detox can feel intimidating even when someone wants help. For people with a trauma history,…

Drugs

Medical Marijuana Schedule III: What DOJ’s Move Changes

The Justice Department’s move on medical marijuana Schedule III is the kind of policy shift that sounds bigger than it is, then turns out to matter in very…

Drugs

Purdue Opioid Settlement Claims Hit a Paperwork Wall

Purdue Opioid Settlement Claims Hit a Paperwork Wall Purdue opioid settlement claims were supposed to turn a long legal fight into help for people harmed by…

Wellness

Ashley Padilla Kathy Sketch on SNL Shows Why Laughter Matters

Ashley Padilla Kathy Sketch on SNL Shows Why Laughter Matters The Ashley Padilla Kathy sketch on SNL gives you a tidy reminder that comedy is not throwaway…

Treatment

Hepatitis C Treatment in Opioid Treatment Programs

Hepatitis C treatment in opioid treatment programs matters because the people who need care most often face the most barriers. If you already visit a methadone…

Mental Health

Fringe Friend Signs: Are You on the Edge of the Group?

Fringe Friend Signs: Are You on the Edge of the Group? Maybe you keep finding out about plans after they happen, or you only hear from the group when someone…