Vending machines for reducing harm associated with substance use and use disorders, and co-occurring conditions: a systematic review.  Zhang A, Carrillo M, Liu R, Ballard SM, Reedy-Cooper A, Zgierska AE.  Harm Reduct J. 2025 May 28;22(1)…

'Tranq': perceptions of xylazine and harm reduction practices among people receiving treatment for substance use disorders.  Salwan A, Dowling-McClay K, Greer D, AlAli A, Brooks B.  Harm Reduct J. 2025 May 30;22(1):95. doi: 10.1186/s1295…

Discreet but accessible: a qualitative study with people who use drugs and service staff about the optimal design of a harm reduction vending machine in rural Kentucky.  Marschke RM, Young AM, Knudsen HK, Cheatom CN, Cooper HLF.  Harm Re…

Optimism But Severe Harm Reduction Challenges Reflected at HR25 As the Harm Reduction International Conference (HR25) in Bogotá, Colombia ended on April 30, delegates could reflect on some reasons for optimism, as well as severe challenges and unce…

Who is most likely to use a harm reduction vending machine? People who use drugs and live in rural communities may lack access to harm reduction services. Harm reduction vending machines that offer 24/7 access to resources may help address this nee…

Evidence for the efficacy of humanizing narratives to promote support for harm-reduction policies in the United States. Jones K, Foster S.  Harm Reduct J. 2025 Apr 21;22(1):63. doi: 10.1186/s12954-025-01206-y. PMID: 40259393; PMCID: PMC120105…