Harm Reduction
Can You Be Sober and Smoke Weed? Exploring Both Sides of the Story on 4/20
Grass, pot, weed, Mary Jane, the green stuff, reefer…Regardless of what you call it, cannabis is the most commonly used federally illegal…
You Don’t Have To Call Yourself an Alcoholic To Quit Drinking
Drinking alcohol is normalized in today’s culture, and it’s weird if you don’t do it. Regardless of your reason for ditching the…
Harm Reduction Organization in Texas Uses Science, Advocacy, Tech to Prevent Overdose Fatalities
As overdose deaths continue to climb, especially among teenagers and adolescents who are succumbing more and more to fentanyl, a new organization…
Before, During, and After: How to Address Overdose for Yourself or Your Loved one
Drug overdose has become one of the leading public health issues facing the United States, claiming the lives of over 107,000 Americans…
Grief, Trauma, and Addiction: Recognizing the Signs and Getting Help
There are few things that are universally experienced; unfortunately, grief is one of them. At some point in our lives, we will…
Treatment after Drug or Alcohol Relapse: How to Get Help After A Spring Break Slip
Spring Break 2022 is officially over, which means many in recovery had to navigate the dangers of Spring Break drinking and alcohol relapse….
Should Fentanyl Testing Kits Be Allowed at Music Festivals?
Drug use has long been part of music festival culture. Despite attempts to regulate it, it’s incredibly difficult to stop drugs from…
Training the Eye: A Guide to What Drugs Look Like and How to Identify Them by Appearance
What do drugs look like, exactly? It’s a simple question with a not-so-simple answer, but it’s never been more important to get…
Dry January: How You Can Participate and Why It’s ALWAYS A Good Idea
Drink too much this holiday season? Been drinking too much all year? Been drinking too much your whole life? If you answered…
Fentanyl Test Strips: What Are They, How Do They Work, and Why Are They Important?
Fentanyl testing strips are an increasingly important asset in the fight against fatal drug overdose. They’re testing kits that can detect the…
Alcohol and Drug Hotlines: Who Can You Call When You Need Help?
One of the worst things about addiction and mental illness is that it makes you feel alone and that there’s nobody you…
Harm Reduction: What Is It and What Are the Benefits and Risks?
Harm reduction is a public-health movement that aims to minimize the legal, medical and community-related impact of substance use. It incorporates a…