Your Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Non-Toxic Kitchen – The Simple Swaps That Make the Biggest Difference Plus, the tricks to avoid becoming overwhelmed in the process Homes & Gardens · Aug 6
Trump's Surgeon General pick is "grift" Casey Means’ promotion of supplements and pseudoscience worry medical professionals Salon · Jan 7
Is aluminum cookware is safe to use? We asked medical experts, toxicologists, and professional chefs for some reassurance The answer is yes: but only if you avoid these popular ingredients Homes & Gardens · May 2, 2025
Medicaid cuts may worsen overdose deaths Reducing funding to the largest payer for addiction services could pose major setbacks for those battling drug use Salon · Mar 21, 2025
Toxicologists warn this is the one toxic home fragrance item to get rid of right now – plus, safer alternatives to make your home smell nice Using plug-in air fresheners at home? You may reconsider after reading what experts have to say about them Homes & Gardens · Mar 1, 2025
Will Trump go after harm reduction? Trump prioritizes criminalization over public health in fighting the overdose crisis. Experts say that doesn't work Salon · Jan 30, 2025
Presidential candidates silent on opioid crisis beyond ‘war on drugs’ rhetoric: ‘It’s easier to point fingers’ Both Harris and Trump ignore harm reduction strategies, trying to outdo each other on border policy and law enforcement The Guardian - US · Nov 3, 2024
Cannabis could help people cut down or stop opioid use, research shows USC study finds cannabis can help manage withdrawal symptoms, as well as cravings and anxiety after withdrawal The Guardian - US · Aug 12, 2024
Why banning this drug could backfire The House voted to make xylazine a controlled substance, but harm reduction advocates warn this won't help Salon · Dec 20, 2023
Doctor condemns Chris Pratt over ‘really dangerous’ claims about drinking water ‘This is not possible and is literally how you get water poisoning,’ doctor writes on X The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023
Why aren't we using addiction meds? Some progress has been made ensuring access to buprenorphine and methadone, but for many the meds remain elusive Salon · Sep 21, 2023
Patients can't find Adderall in shortage Some are questioning the DEA’s role in allocating drug supply as the medication crisis deepens Salon · Sep 3, 2023
Cops say they're being poisoned by fentanyl. Experts say the risk is 'extremely low' Police officers regularly report being poisoned or overdosing after encountering trace amounts of fentanyl on the job. Experts say it's not happening. WEKU · May 16, 2023
How to reverse a cannabis overdose Several companies are developing drugs to treat cannabis overdose, but some experts warn they could be dangerous Salon · Mar 27, 2023
Salon · Nov 4, 2022 An epidemic of fentanyl misinformation More politicians say fentanyl should be deemed a "weapon of mass destruction." Do they even understand what it is?
The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2022 Fentanyl is the most dangerous drug in America – but panic over it isn’t helping This synthetic opioid, 100 times stronger than morphine, is now the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18-45. Kevin E G Perry investigates how misinformation and panic have exacerbated the crisis and what people can do to stay safe
The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022 Debunked stories of police ‘overdosing’ from fentanyl are everywhere. They’re causing real harm Police are not ‘overdosing’ from synthetic opioids by touching them, but the stories are driving more propaganda, fear and the stigma targeting people who use drugs, medical experts tell Alex Woodward
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2022 NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week Social media users shared a range of false claims this week