Being labelled a drug addict can cause alienation and embarrassment. It could prevent someone from getting treatment. And, we debunk some misconceptions about drug user stereotypes.

What's Happening in Harm Reduction

Syringes, Law, and Harm Reduction

Overcoming Drug User Stigma

Suggestions to help first responders who are frustrated from reversing overdoses.

First Responder Burnout

There have been reports of police confiscating legally issued naloxone overdose kits from people. We discuss New York State law which provides opioid overdose kits and training to both citizens and first responders.

Confiscation of Opioid Overdose Kits

Learn about a groundbreaking program by police in Massachusetts to help persons with addiction. An interview with Police Chief Leonard Campanello of Gloucester and how cops are helping to get persons with addiction connected to services. Part of the "What's Happening in Harm Reduction" series.

The Gloucester Initiative

A diversion program for persons committing low level drug crimes. Learn more about the Law Enforcemetn Assisted Diversion project. Part of the "What's Happening in Harm Reduction" series.

Albany Police LEAD Program

Police in Floral Park, NY are providing training to the public on the use of Narcan to reverse heroin overdoses.

Police Provide Narcan and Training

An amendment to the criminal procedure law prohibits police from considering possession of condoms as cause to arrest for certain prostitution and loitering offenses. Funded by a grant from the NYS Dept. of Health AIDS Institute.

Condoms Not Evidence

Part 3 of a 3 part series - Interview with Dr. Marianne Jauncey of Kings Cross, Australia about Supervised Injection Facilities.

Resistance to Harm Reduction

Part 2 of a 3 part series - Interview with Dr. Marianne Jauncey of Kings Cross, Australia about Supervised Injection Facilities.

The Drug Problem and One Doctor's Experiences

Part 1 of a 3 part series - Interviews with a former RCMP officer who became Mayor of Vancouver and now serves as Senator in Canada, a former senior police official from Frankfort, Germany Police, and a doctor in Kings Cross, Australia about Supervised Injection Facilities.

What is a Supervised Injection Facility?

Former Police Chief Mark Spawn discusses harm reduction, syringe programs, changes in state law, Naloxone, and the Good Samaritan Law.

Syringe Programs in New York State

Contemporary topics and discussion about reducing risks associated with drug use.

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What's Happening in Harm Reduction

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