In Plain English: Science Made Simple

The Drug War: A Violent Situation

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Join expert Hilary Agro and guests Vera Thornton and Brigid Lydon as they discuss the far-reaching impacts of the drug war and the importance of harm reduction.

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Harm Reduction Resources

National Harm Reduction Coalition: https://harmreduction.org/resource-center/

  • Find syringes and naloxone (Narcan) near you
  • Learn about harm reduction issues
  • Get training online

    • https://www.narcan.com

    • Download instructions for using Narcan
    • Find Narcan near you
    • Learn about your state's Narcan access laws

      • MO HOPE Project (for Missouri residents): https://mohopeproject.org/resources/get-naloxone/

      • Find out how to get naloxone in Missouri
      • Get information on how to use naloxone
      • Learn about other harm reduction measures

        • Prevent + ED (for Missouri residents): https://prevented.org

        • Get naloxone training

          • The T (for St. Louis area residents): https://www.thetstl.com

          • Get naloxone training
          • Get naloxone & other first aid supplies

            • Image Credit: "Drugs Say Stop The Drug War" by The Drug Users Bible is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

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