What the…? Safer From Harm on Methadone
Methadone is a “gold standard” treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). But it is over-regulated, stigmatized, and out of reach for many Americans. We talk to Stacey McKenna, R Street’s Resident Senior Fellow in Integrated Harm Reduction, to understand how methadone works, identify existing barriers, and learn what is being done to expand access.
What the…? Safer From Harm on Why Fentanyl is in Stuff
A friend recently asked me, “Why are drug traffickers putting fentanyl in fake prescription pills? Why would they sell a deadly ingredient to their customers?”
What the…? Breaking Down Harm Reduction Questions, Myths and Concepts
In our “What the…?” series within our Safer From Harm blog, we’ll cover myths, questions and explanations in drugs, tobacco and sexual health, and in the underlying factors and health risks that make harm reduction so necessary in the first place.
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