A 26-year-old former drug user turned recovery coach has founded a harm-reduction-based “church” that offers clean needles, Narcan and a welcoming brand of faith-driven dialogue to drug users. As the viability of safe injection sites continues to be debated across the globe, a 26-year-old former drug user turned recovery coach has found a following with… Continue reading "Church of Safe Injection" Hopes to Save Lives Through Needle Exchange
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West African Clinic Offers Free Methadone, Clean Needles & More
The goal of Senegal’s free program is not only to rehabilitate, but also to reduce the spread of HIV and AIDS among drug users. A clinic in West Africa is doing its part to mitigate the region’s opioid crisis. People line up at the Center for the Integrated Management of Addictions (known locally as CEPIAD)… Continue reading West African Clinic Offers Free Methadone, Clean Needles & More
Church Of Safe Injection Sings The Praises Of Harm Reduction
The harm reduction initiative is applying for an exemption from federal drug statutes to operate legally. Jesus supported safe injection—that’s the message behind the Church of Safe Injection. The “church” is a harm reduction initiative in Portland, Maine—with plans for offshoots in other cities—spearheaded by local activist Jesse Harvey. “[Jesus] would have supported safe injection,”… Continue reading Church Of Safe Injection Sings The Praises Of Harm Reduction
Pawn Stars: The Opioid Edition
If you are at risk for overdose or use needles to shoot up drugs, come see Brandi and she’ll take care of you – no frills, no questions, no judgment. On a cold November morning in 2015, Brandi Tanner and her husband stopped to pick up their 10-year-old niece from her grandmother’s house. “Grandma’s sleeping… Continue reading Pawn Stars: The Opioid Edition
