"These are very complex drug products. You’ve got #fentanyl adulterated with #xylazine that now also contains #medetomidine," Alex J Krotulski, PhD. Xylazine and medetomidine don't respond to #naloxone, the medication used to reverse most fentanyl overdoses. npr.org/2024/05/31/nx-…

“The ‘Just Say No’ #drug prevention programs that were rampant when many of us parents were younger are now known to be ineffective at preventing adolescent #substance use," Danielle Dick. yahoo.com/lifestyle/youn…

"Nothing in present law authorizes the #Sackler discharge,” #SCOTUS Justice Neil Gorsuch. "Decision is wrong on the law and devastating for more than 100,000 #opioid victims and families," Justice Brett Kavanaugh. latimes.com/world-nation/s…

🌟 80% of opioid users in rural areas never get the care they need? It’s time to uncover the truth behind this alarming statistic. Let’s spread awareness, break the stigma, and ensure no one is left behind. 📰 Read my latest article to learn how we can turn the tide together.

"People think when you’re an addict, that’s the problem. But there’s something at the epicentre that sets off symptoms of #drugs or #alcohol or gambling or shopping #addiction, or whatever it is. So I wanted to get to the core of it,” @AJ_McLean. #recovery yahoo.com/lifestyle/aj-m…

They’re told this is their fault, as they try to wade through an #addiction that has trapped them, like liquid concrete slowly setting. We have a crisis on our hands, but we need to get to the root of why, rather than demonise those caught within it. yahoo.com/lifestyle/insi…

Never-before-seen window into a culture of corruption among federal #narcotics agents who parlayed the DEA's shadowy money laundering operations into a worldwide pursuit of binge drinking and illicit sex. apnews.com/article/drugs-…

“You can’t win an unwinnable war,” [former DEA agent Jose] Irizarry said before reporting to prison. “The #drugwar is a game. ... It was a very fun game that we were playing.” apnews.com/article/drugs-…

SEPT. 10th release date - Mayor of the #Tenderloin: Del Seymour's Journey from Living on the Streets to Fighting #Homelessness in San Francisco by Alison Owings. #DelSeymour amazon.com/Mayor-Tenderlo…

ON SALE for .99 until Aug. 5th. "Should've Been Dead" e-book by Sweta Patel and Rory Londer. Read Londer's story of overcoming 17 years of #crack cocaine use and periods of #homelessness, eventually becoming a successful businessman. #hope #recovery amazon.com/Shouldve-Been-…

Not just the story of Barbara Butcher's career as a medicolegal death investigator, but also her journey to #sobriety and longterm #recovery. Fascinating on all counts! Read the Books & Recovery Q&A with Barbara in Issue 1 at booksandrecovery.com

"I am enabling them. I'm enabling them to live tomorrow. All my enabling leads to them eventually making the decision to change their relationships with their #drugs, and then we can begin to talk about #treatment and #recovery," Coleman Cox said. cbsnews.com/news/overdoses…

AUG. 15th - AARP is offering a screening of four short films, each around the theme of #connection, including "Welcome to #Recovery Cafe." You do not have to be an AARP member to sign up to watch. watch.aarp.org/aarpmfg/play/6…

SEPT. 10th release date - Mayor of the #Tenderloin: Del Seymour's Journey from Living on the Streets to Fighting #Homelessness in San Francisco by Alison Owings. #DelSeymour #recovery amazon.com/Mayor-Tenderlo…

"I feel honored that I have a purpose." I love seeing Jelly Roll use his platform to advocate for #harmreduction and #recovery. I'm impressed that he speaks out about HR and recovery in every interview he gives. nytimes.com/2024/08/17/mag…

Mayor of the #Tenderloin: Del Seymour's Journey from Living on the Streets to Fighting #Homelessness in San Francisco by Alison Owings is out!

A researcher at the University of North Carolina, Dr. Nabarun Dasgupta agreed more needs to be done to help people in #addiction recover when they're ready. But he said keeping more people alive is a crucial first step. #recovery #harmreduction npr.org/2024/09/18/nx-…

SEPT 24TH release date. To learn more about #fentanyl and the politics surrounding the current crisis, read Fentanyl Nation by Ryan Hampton (author of American Fix and Unsettled). Ryan Marino, MD makes his first appearance on page 5. amazon.com/Fentanyl-Natio…

RESCUE BREATHING SAVES LIVES & CAN PREVENT BRAIN DAMAGE! If this isn't a part of your OD response you're doing it wrong! filtermag.org/rescue-breathi…

Americans deserve real health solutions for the overdose crisis. Sign & share petition telling CBS News Norah O'Donnell 🇺🇸 Margaret Brennan to #AskAboutOverdose at the Vance-Walz vice presidential #Debates2024 on TONIGHT engage.drugpolicy.org/secure/cbs-new…