Pam Keefe holds a vial of naloxone, one of several supplies she distributes in her harm reduction work. In addition to the intramuscular version of the medication, she also stocks the nasal spray, ...
Several rashes of deadly overdoses hit the Capital Region this summer, including five suspected deadly overdoses the week of Aug. 20 in Schenectady. 13 Investigates dug deeper into why New York state ...
Virtue Recovery Center understands that not everyone is ready or able to quit substance use immediately and is implementing harm reduction strategies to save lives and reduce the risks of substance ...
Rave and festival communities have long embraced a culture of mutual care, where people naturally keep an eye on one another and support those around them. Whether it is at raves, clubs, or even ...
Ever wonder how everything from seatbelts to bike helmets to sunscreen to Naloxone can be viewed as harm reduction? Well, the basic concept of harm reduction involves evidence-based interventions ...
Harm reduction advocates are implementing solidarity-based strategies for curbing drug overdoses in Minneapolis. This story was copublished and supported by the journalism nonprofit the Economic ...
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Woman with opioid use disorder and who are also involved with the criminal legal system face unique challenges and stigmas that may keep them from seeking substance use ...
Recognizing the public health emergency posed by opioid overdoses, there increasingly have been calls for a comprehensive approach to drug policy that includes a focuses on reducing harm for people ...