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traveldailymedia.comworld7 days ago
Kigali Workshop Trains Journalists on Drug Addiction and Harm Reduction
A two-day workshop in Kigali trained journalists and influencers on stigma, harm reduction, and support services for people who use drugs.
rnz.co.nzscience38 days ago
U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Fall 14% in 2025
Preliminary government data show about 70,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2025, matching 2019 levels and marking the longest successive decline in decades. Deaths dropped for fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine across most states even as the Trump administration cuts…
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slate.comscience38 days ago
Alternatives to Alcoholics Anonymous Gain Popularity in Alcohol Treatment
Alcoholics Anonymous has helped millions but faces criticism for its focus on abstinence and religious elements. More people are turning to other approaches including medication and harm reduction. One patient described her experience with AA meetings as unhelpful and sometimes u…
The Guardianscience40 days ago
Federal Agency Restricts Use of Funds for Fentanyl Test Strips
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration issued guidance in April prohibiting federal funding for substance testing strips including those for fentanyl. The letter stated that such strips facilitate illicit drug use and are incompatible with federal laws. Som…