Harm Reduction and Best Practices for Responding to Problematic Opioid Use

Opioid harm reduction

Harm reduction is an evidence-based methodology to promote prevention, risk reduction, and overall health to encourage people who use drugs like opioids to live healthier lives. Fewer than 10% of people who need help for substance use disorders get treatment, and harm reduction techniques can help reach those in need who aren’t ready for treatment. … Read more

Addressing an Emerging Threat: Understanding the Basics of Xylazine

Xylazine

Xylazine, or “Tranq” is a non-opioid veterinary sedative that, when mixed with fentanyl, has been responsible for an increasing number of overdose deaths in the past two years. Watch this webinar recording to discover what Xylazine is and learn about the increasingly dangerous street drugs mixed with it to increase its value and effects. Gain … Read more