Methamphetamine is a stimulant that affects the central nervous system. It is also known as meth, crystal meth, crystal, tina, or crank. It produces feelings of euphoria, increased energy, reduces appetite, and improves focus.
Harm reduction is a set of ideas and interventions that seek to reduce the harms associated with both drug use and punitive drug policies.
Xylazine is a sedative increasingly detected in the illicit drug supply.
Measure 110 funding has allowed providers across Oregon to expand services intended to reduce overdose risk.
Substance use occurs along a continuum from abstinence to addiction. The majority of people will manage their substance use without seeking professional help. Some people simply need harm reduction support and tools to be safer. Others who develop issues with their use will choose to pursue professional substance use disorder treatment.
Learn more about Marijuana.
Heroin is a man-made opioid drug that helps to relieve pain.
Fentanyl is a man-made or synthetic opioid drug that is used to relieve pain.
Cocaine is a human-made stimulant drug extracted from the leaves of the coca plant.
Safety First: Real Drug Education for Teens is the nation’s first harm reduction-based drug education curriculum for high school students. It was developed by the Drug Policy Alliance and is now with the Stanford Medicine’s REACH Lab.
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