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Innovation

• 💊 Polysubstance trends are shifting fast. Fentanyl mixed with xylazine, meth, synthetic benzos & more is making withdrawal more dangerous & unpredictable. We’ve strengthened our withdrawal management protocols to respond. Learn more: (link) #FrontlineReport - x.com
• 🧬 “Integrating rapid diagnostics, low-barrier telemedicine, and harm-reduction support may improve hepatitis C outcomes for people who inject drugs in rural areas, highlighting the efficacy of mobile delivery systems over referral-based care.” www.infectiousdiseaseadvisor.com/news/mobile-... - bsky.app

Harm Reduction Discourse

• 🧪 Narcan saves lives. Fentanyl kills them. Pretending harm-reduction is “enabling” is how you signal you don’t understand addiction or policy. - x.com
• 💬 HHS announced $100 million for addiction treatment while calling harm reduction "non-effective"—despite VA data showing syringe programs decrease HIV/HCV infections by 67%. Our analysis examines the contradictions in American addiction policy. #HarmReduction #SubstanceUse - bsky.app

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