Harm Reduction Briefing — Jul 18, 2026
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📰 News Media
- 🏠 [San Francisco, CA] S.F. approves drug-free policy for new city-funded supportive housing - sfchronicle.com
- 🚑 [Los Angeles, CA] Twin toddlers found dead from possible overdose in South L.A. home - latimes.com
- 🛡️ [Bogotá, International] ‘Violence is our daily bread here’: Rethinking Harm Reduction from the Streets of Colombia - talkingdrugs.org
- 🌿 [Deerfield, MA] Deerfield eyes banning sale of kratom - gazettenet.com
- 💊 [National] SUD Industry Optimistic Despite Reimbursement Woes - bhbusiness.com
🗣️ Social Pulse
Lived/Living Experience
Innovation
- 🧪 We must catch EMERGING DRUG THREATS before they harm the American people. By testing wastewater, we are using real-time data to empower local communities to respond to illicit drug use. - @ONDCP on X
- 💬 @HoCoGov has expanded access to overdose prevention resources with two free, 24/7 Naloxone and Safe Choice vending machines funded through its Opioid Restitution Fund. More from Conduit Street ⬇️ (link) - @MDCounties on X
Opposition Views
🏙 City Updates
📚 Academic Research
- 💊 Availability of Naloxone in Retail Pharmacies Following Introduction of Over-the-Counter Status - JAMA Network Open - 2026-07-17 - doi.org
- 💉 Fentanyl in British Columbia’s unregulated drug supply : potency, policy, and implications for public health - Open Collections - 2026-07-17 - doi.org
- 💉 Understanding harm reduction policy in Ireland: Barriers, delays, and preparedness - ARAN (University of Galway Research Repository) (Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway) - 2026-07-15 - doi.org
⚖️ Law & Policy
- No hits in Law and Policy today.
💸 Funding (Click to expand)
Current
- 🚑 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis - Emergency Department Alternatives to Opioids Program - Deadline: Jul 27, 2026
- 🚑 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis - First Responders-Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act - Deadline: Jul 27, 2026
📣 Activism
- No activism updates found.
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Featured Resource
SafeSpot is a 24/7, peer-run overdose prevention hotline. You can call in when you are going to be using drugs alone and SafeSpot will stay on the phone with you while you use, and alert an emergency contact in case of overdose. SafeSpot is free, confidential, and available nationwide. Call 24/7 at 1-800-972-0590.
Newsletter Improvements
July 17, 2026 (#66d0992) - Fixed bug that was sending daily briefing to people only subscribed for twice-weekly. Thank you for the heads up. I love feedback and requests - [email protected]