Syringes, Law, and Harm Reduction
Syringes, Law, and Harm Reduction
Being labelled a drug addict can cause alienation and embarrassment. It could prevent someone from getting treatment. An... Read more
26 Apr 2017
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9mins
Overcoming Drug User Stigma
Overcoming Drug User Stigma
Being labelled a drug addict can cause alienation and embarrassment. It could prevent someone from getting treatment. An... Read more
7 Mar 2017
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4mins
First Responder Burnout
First Responder Burnout
Suggestions to help first responders who are frustrated from reversing overdoses.
7 Mar 2017
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4mins
Confiscation of Opioid Overdose Kits
Confiscation of Opioid Overdose Kits
There have been reports of police confiscating legally issued naloxone overdose kits from people. We discuss New York St... Read more
7 Mar 2017
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2mins
The Gloucester Initiative
The Gloucester Initiative
Learn about a groundbreaking program by police in Massachusetts to help persons with addiction. An interview with Police... Read more
25 May 2016
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4mins
Albany Police LEAD Program
Albany Police LEAD Program
A diversion program for persons committing low level drug crimes. Learn more about the Law Enforcemetn Assisted Diversio... Read more
25 May 2016
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7mins
Police Provide Narcan and Training
Police Provide Narcan and Training
Police in Floral Park, NY are providing training to the public on the use of Narcan to reverse heroin overdoses.
7 May 2016
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9mins
Condoms Not Evidence
Condoms Not Evidence
An amendment to the criminal procedure law prohibits police from considering possession of condoms as cause to arrest fo... Read more
4 Mar 2016
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2mins
Resistance to Harm Reduction
Resistance to Harm Reduction
Part 3 of a 3 part series - Interview with Dr. Marianne Jauncey of Kings Cross, Australia about Supervised Injection Fac... Read more
4 Mar 2016
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6mins
The Drug Problem and One Doctor's Experiences
The Drug Problem and One Doctor's Experiences
Part 2 of a 3 part series - Interview with Dr. Marianne Jauncey of Kings Cross, Australia about Supervised Injection Fac... Read more
4 Mar 2016
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10mins