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No, Halloween Candy Doesn’t Contain Fentanyl
Fentanyl in kids' Halloween candy this year? Learn where this myth started and how it quickly spread across the internet — a true Halloween horror story.
The Sad State of High-Dose Naloxone (Video)
Here, we explain the differences between naloxone and NARCAN, Kloxxado, and Zimhi — and why high-dose naloxone is so damaging to the harm reduction community.
Why Generic Naloxone Is Superior to NARCAN®… and Kloxxado®… and Zimhi™
Nasal NARCAN takes twice as long to work as injectable naloxone. NARCAN prices are at least three to five times higher than IM naloxone. Why use NARCAN?
Tennessee Decriminalizes Fentanyl Test Strips
After being classified as drug paraphernalia for years, fentanyl test strips were decriminalized in Tennessee in March 2022.
Tennessee’s Drug Paraphernalia Immunity Law — T.C.A. § 40-7-124
This little-known 2015 Tennessee law protects people who inject drugs from possession of drug paraphernalia charges — sadly, very few drug users know about it.
Marsha Blackburn’s Role in the “Crack Pipe” Craze of 2022
Just last night, around 6:45 p.m. CST, I read something on social media about a … Continue reading Marsha Blackburn’s Role in the “Crack Pipe” Craze of 2022 →
CONFIRMED: Jackson Law Enforcement Quietly Conducts Prostitution Sting Over the Weekend
Per local news outlet WBBJ’s most recent publication of mugshots, which span the period from … Continue reading CONFIRMED: Jackson Law Enforcement Quietly Conducts Prostitution Sting Over the Weekend →
Jackson Law Enforcement Quietly Conducts Prostitution Sting Over the Weekend
Local law enforcement allegedly carried out a prostitution sting in Jackson, Tennessee, arresting at least … Continue reading Jackson Law Enforcement Quietly Conducts Prostitution Sting Over the Weekend →
Still No Additional Evidence to Support Tennessee Law Enforcement Agency’s May 30th Claim of Accidental Airborne Fentanyl Exposure Overdose
On June 18, a news report was released by Huntsville, Alabama’s WHNT 19 News claiming … Continue reading Still No Additional Evidence to Support Tennessee Law Enforcement Agency’s May 30th Claim of Accidental Airborne Fentanyl Exposure Overdose →
As Part of Drug Bust, South Carolina Indicts 3 on Wrongful Naloxone Possession Charges
On Wednesday, July 22, an Ashley Nichole Pulliam, William Keith Gary, Jr., and Juan Francisco … Continue reading As Part of Drug Bust, South Carolina Indicts 3 on Wrongful Naloxone Possession Charges →
The “Community Guide”
Jane, 52, is a long-term sex worker and often-problematic drug user. She preferred cocaine for … Continue reading The “Community Guide” →
Suspected Novel Psychoactive Substance Outbreak in Northwest Tennessee — Fatal Opioid Overdose Risk Increases Thanks to Coronavirus
I live in Northwest Tennessee, also known as Region 6N by the state (at least … Continue reading Suspected Novel Psychoactive Substance Outbreak in Northwest Tennessee — Fatal Opioid Overdose Risk Increases Thanks to Coronavirus →
A Chronic Pain Patient’s Guide to Kratom
Mitragyna speciosa is the fancy taxonomical name for kratom, a deciduous evergreen* tree native to … Continue reading A Chronic Pain Patient’s Guide to Kratom →
Ya Either Quit or Ya Don’t — Redefining “Recovery”
I grew up with a super-problematic drug user of a mother. For her, someone who … Continue reading Ya Either Quit or Ya Don’t — Redefining “Recovery” →
Not Accepting People’s Drug Use Leads to Potentially-Deadly Consequences
Oftentimes, as drug users, we’re close to people who don’t support our drug use. When … Continue reading Not Accepting People’s Drug Use Leads to Potentially-Deadly Consequences →
I Quit Smoking by Vaping — But Now I’m Taking More Nicotine Than Ever Before
The story of how I got hooked on cigarettes is funny. Well, not “ha ha” … Continue reading I Quit Smoking by Vaping — But Now I’m Taking More Nicotine Than Ever Before →
Pharmacy Hopping — A Nearly-Unavoidable Reality
Alright. So, I’m prescribed Suboxone® and a stimulant. Won’t say which one, but you could … Continue reading Pharmacy Hopping — A Nearly-Unavoidable Reality →
Why Vaping, Chronic Pain Patient, and Harm Reduction Advocates Need to Join Hands
As of now, the phrase “harm reduction” is generally associated with illicit drugs — particularly … Continue reading Why Vaping, Chronic Pain Patient, and Harm Reduction Advocates Need to Join Hands →
Joining Forces Between Chronic Pain Patient and Drug User Advocates — a Worthwhile Endeavor
If you go to any chronic pain community on social media, Internet forums, or elsewhere, … Continue reading Joining Forces Between Chronic Pain Patient and Drug User Advocates — a Worthwhile Endeavor →
We Gotta Start Associating Harm Reduction With Tobacco and Vaping More
The phrase “harm reduction” is most often associated with drugs and, to a much lesser … Continue reading We Gotta Start Associating Harm Reduction With Tobacco and Vaping More →
Let’s Start Using “PWLE” in Place of “People With Lived Experience”
We’re all familiar with “people who use drugs” (PWUD) — a person-first phrasing now-often used … Continue reading Let’s Start Using “PWLE” in Place of “People With Lived Experience” →
An Easy Guide to Understanding Why Fentanyl Is So Deadly
Want to finally understand why you hear about fentanyl all the time? Maybe without reading … Continue reading An Easy Guide to Understanding Why Fentanyl Is So Deadly →
Why We Need “The Big Book of Harm Reduction”
Since I first learned about and became interested in harm reduction — they virtually happened … Continue reading Why We Need “The Big Book of Harm Reduction” →
Why Tennessee Lacks a Harm Reduction Infrastructure
Here in Tennessee, we ain’t got shit in the way of harm reduction. We’ve got … Continue reading Why Tennessee Lacks a Harm Reduction Infrastructure →
How Online Drug Reporting Yields Better Harm Reduction
When I used to regularly browse Reddit’s r/Opiates subreddit, I’d sometimes see posts titled “Fentanyl … Continue reading How Online Drug Reporting Yields Better Harm Reduction →
Current American Medication-Assisted Treatment Conventions Aren’t All Ideal
While medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs across the country have reduced harm that enrollees otherwise would … Continue reading Current American Medication-Assisted Treatment Conventions Aren’t All Ideal →
What Do Tennessee’s Regional Overdose Prevention Specialists (ROPS) Do?
Nestled deep inside the Bible Belt, Tennessee is big on tradition and conservative values. As … Continue reading What Do Tennessee’s Regional Overdose Prevention Specialists (ROPS) Do? →
Understanding Syringe Access in Rural Middle and West Tennessee
West Tennessee, a 21-county area home to roughly 1.56 million people over 10,650 squre miles, … Continue reading Understanding Syringe Access in Rural Middle and West Tennessee →
Where Drug Users’ Unions May Fall Short
People who use drugs, especially their often-problematic counterparts, are given a bad name. Here in … Continue reading Where Drug Users’ Unions May Fall Short →
“People Who Use Drugs”—Slow Your Roll on Person-First Language Like This
In recent years, harm reductionists have pushed to call drug users “people who use drugs” … Continue reading “People Who Use Drugs”—Slow Your Roll on Person-First Language Like This →
How Current Tennessee Laws Affect Drug Users
Without laws, uncivil action would permeate society. Laws are essential to maintaining order. Few of … Continue reading How Current Tennessee Laws Affect Drug Users →
What Can You Do to Advocate for Harm Reduction and Drug Policy Reform Here in Tennessee?
If you’re reading this, chances have it you probably support harm reduction or drug policy … Continue reading What Can You Do to Advocate for Harm Reduction and Drug Policy Reform Here in Tennessee? →
Proving Facts and Dispelling Myths About Drugs
We’ve all heard heard dozens of fellow users spout countless inaccuracies, misleading statements, and flat-out … Continue reading Proving Facts and Dispelling Myths About Drugs →
How Mailing Syringes to Drug Users Helps — The Merits of Mail-Based Supply Distribution
People like San Francisco’s Tracey Helton and organizations like New York City’s NEXT Distro have long distributed … Continue reading How Mailing Syringes to Drug Users Helps — The Merits of Mail-Based Supply Distribution →
Uproar Follows Philadelphia’s Supervised Injection Site—But Is It Well-Placed?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has long been one of the heroin hotspots of the United States. Drug … Continue reading Uproar Follows Philadelphia’s Supervised Injection Site—But Is It Well-Placed? →