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July 8, 2025

Protecting Federally-Funded Drug Research: An Advocacy Toolkit for Researchers

A toolkit, to support researchers, that highlights stories of the lifesaving studies of drug researchers whose funding has been cut and offers guidance on how to fight back against funding cuts.

Fact Sheet May 22, 2025

Beyond the Drug War: A Health-First Approach to Global Drug Policy

Global prohibition of drugs has been a failure. The world must continue to shift towards health and human rights-based approaches.

Fact Sheet April 23, 2025

Facts about Overdose Prevention Centers

Overdose prevention centers (OPCs) save lives by preventing overdose deaths. Trained professionals are on-site to immediately intervene at the earliest signs of overdose.

April 9, 2025

The Drug Policy Archive

The Drug Policy Archive is a free digital collection of 2600 books, created in collaboration with the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) and the Substance Abuse Librarians and Information Specialists (SALIS).

Video April 8, 2025

Overdose Rates are Declining: Why Isn’t That the Case for All Communities?

Dr. Nabarun Dasgupta explains why overdose rates are still climbing in some communities.

Video April 8, 2025

Overdose Deaths are Declining: What are the Contributing Factors?

Dr. Nabarun Dasgupta explains the factors contributing to declining overdose death rates, including harm reduction, access to naloxone, and effective treatment.

Video April 8, 2025

Overdose Deaths are Declining: How Have Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Helped?

Dr. Nabarun Dasgupta discusses the role of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in lowering the risk of overdose death.

Video April 8, 2025

Overdose Deaths are Declining: Dr. Nabarun Dasgupta Explains Why

We asked Dr. Nabarun Dasgupta, a scientist who has been studying drug overdose deaths for over 20 years, to explain what might be causing recent overdose declines.

Report March 18, 2025

Report: From Crisis to Care: Addressing Addiction, Mental Health, and Homelessness through Health and Supportive Services

Our report From Crisis to Care: Addressing Addiction, Mental Health, and Homelessness through Health and Supportive Services discusses these connected issues, and solutions to build thriving communities.

Fact Sheet December 17, 2024

Fact Sheet: Health Approaches Pivotal to U.S. Overdose Death Decrease

U.S. overdose deaths dropped ~17% from July 2023 to July 2024. Learn about the evidence-based health and harm reduction approaches behind this decrease.

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