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Who Matters in Windsor's Opioid Crisis?

December 25, 2025

In Windsor, Ontario, a heated discussion unfolded over whether police should carry naloxone. This drug can save lives during opioid overdoses. The city took its time to make a decision. Other places in Canada acted faster. This delay raised questions about who is seen as valuable in society. The de

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What's Really Being Said About Tobacco Harm Reduction Online?

November 4, 2025

The conversation around tobacco harm reduction (THR) has been heating up online. It's not just health experts and activists talking anymore. Big tobacco companies and their supporters are also joining in, trying to influence what people think. Social media has become a key battleground for these di

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Boston's Opioid Crisis: What's Really Happening?

November 4, 2025

Boston is facing a serious opioid problem. Many people think the city's leaders aren't doing enough to fix it. A recent poll showed that most people who read the Herald newspaper agree. Out of 156 people who answered, 81. 4% said officials haven't done enough. Only 5% thought the city was handling i

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Police Chiefs and the Fentanyl Test Strip Debate

June 12, 2025

Fentanyl test strips are a big deal in the fight against opioid overdoses. These cheap, easy-to-use tools can spot fentanyl and its cousins in drugs. They're part of a broader effort to reduce harm, alongside things like naloxone kits. But what do the folks in charge of keeping the peace think about

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The New Wave of Synthetic Opioids in Australia

May 29, 2025

In Australia, there's a growing worry about a new type of drug. These are called novel synthetic opioids or NSOs. They are man-made and very strong. They are causing a lot of trouble in North America. People are dying from them. This has raised alarms in Australia. The concern is that these drugs mi

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Bodybuilders and the GLP-1 Drug Trend: A Closer Look

May 27, 2025

Bodybuilders are known for pushing boundaries, especially when it comes to enhancing their physiques. Recently, they have been experimenting with GLP-1 medicines. These drugs, like Semaglutide and Tirzepatide, were originally designed to manage diabetes. However, they have gained attention for their

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The Overlooked Role of Faith in Substance Use Recovery

May 12, 2025

When it comes to tackling substance use, there's a big gap in understanding how religion and spirituality fit in. This gap is surprising, given how much these factors influence people's lives. It is crucial to look at how faith and belief systems can support harm reduction efforts. Harm r

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How Opinion Pieces Shape the Fight Against Opioid Overdoses

April 13, 2025

The fight against opioid overdoses is seeing a glimmer of hope. After years of climbing numbers, deaths from opioid overdoses are finally dropping in the United States. This shift is partly due to the growing presence of harm reduction services. These services aim to minimize the negative effects of

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Philip Morris's Education Push: Harm Reduction or Hidden Agenda?

January 4, 2025

In the world of tobacco, Philip Morris International (PMI) has been quietly supporting educational courses for healthcare professionals. These courses, disguised as independent, focus on harm reduction, suggesting smokeless tobacco and e-cigarettes as safer alternatives to traditional smoking. But i

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Tracking HIV, Hepatitis B, and C in French Drug Users: A 25-Year Journey

January 2, 2025

For the past 25 years, France has been monitoring HIV and hepatitis B and C among drug users through the ANRS-Coquelicot survey. This unique experiment, conducted in cities across the country, has recruited participants from various services like drug treatment centers and harm reduction facilities.