Harm Reduction Briefing — Jul 22, 2026
NEWSLETTER UPDATE
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📰 News Media
- 📊 [San Francisco, CA] New Public Dashboard for SF’s “Law Enforcement-Led” RESET Center - filtermag.org
- 🧪 [RI] Think twice before using kratom and other ‘gas station drugs’ - The Boston Globe - bostonglobe.com
- 🚭 [TX] Delta 8, other THC products to be banned in Texas starting July 31 - dallasobserver.com
- ⚖️ [National] Trump AG Pick Dodges Question on Full Marijuana Rescheduling - filtermag.org
- 🧠 [National] Using reinforcement in treating drug addiction isn't 'bribery' - latimes.com
🗣️ Social Pulse
Lived/Living Experience
- No posts found today.
Innovation
- 📈 In 2017, The Loop received the UK Festival Awards ‘Innovation Award’ in recognition of introducing FTIR for harm reduction onsite at clubs and festivals from 2013 onwards. FTIR has since been adopted by drug... - @theloopuk on Bluesky
- 🧪 The Loop continues to provide drug checking, drug testing and evidence-informed harm reduction. Check out The Loop’s history and drug checking services: wearetheloop.org/our-history - @theloopuk on Bluesky
Opposition Views
🏙 City Updates
- No recent City Updates found.
📚 Academic Research
- 💊 A Retrospective Chart Review Comparing Long-Term Opioid Prescribing Practices Between Care in the Community and Veterans Affairs Providers - Journal of Pharmacy Technology - 2026-07-20 - doi.org
- 🧪 Managing benzodiazepine dependence arising from use of the adulterated opioid supply: a commentary - Substance Abuse Treatment Prevention and Policy - 2026-07-20 - doi.org
- 🩺 Assessing the Acceptability of a Wearable Versus Implantable Device for Overdose Detection and Naloxone Administration: Perspectives from Individuals in the Addiction Workforce and Individuals with a History of Opioid Use - Substance Use & Misuse - 2026-07-16 - doi.org
⚖️ Law & Policy
City Ordinances
💸 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
Brave Sensors monitor public washrooms for overdose and alert onsite responders. Brave Buttons offer a smaller, resident-activated safety option designed specifically for supportive housing.
Newsletter Improvements
July 21, 2026 (#82daa29) - Adding diagnostics for the twice-weekly roll-up. I love feedback and requests - [email protected]
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