Estland. Estonian harm reduction programme brilliantly reverses its overdose epidemic Previously a stark example of the harms of synthetic opioids, Estonia successfully implemented a range of harm-reduction programmes that reversed its bleak opioid…

Technology-mediated just-in-time adaptive interventions (JITAIs) to reduce harmful substance use: a systematic review. Perski, O, Hébert, ET, Naughton, F, Hekler, EB, Brown, J, Businelle, MS.  Addiction. 2021;&nb…

Kanada. Cocaine, heroin and meth buyers' club gets Vancouver's approval to secure a safe supply  Council voted unanimously in favour of amended motion to back club, which is seeking federal approval. (Couver Sun, Kanada, 07.10.2021) https://v…

WHRIN is a global platform to expand harm reduction approaches for women. A significant proportion (ranging from at least 15% up to nearly half depending on country/region) of all people who use drugs in the world are women. Women who use drugs ten…

Estland. Estonian harm reduction programme brilliantly reverses its overdose epidemic Previously a stark example of the harms of synthetic opioids, Estonia successfully implemented a range of harm-reduction programmes that reversed its bleak opioid…

USA. What happens when police participate in a public health approach to substance use disorder? Views of an innovative police facilitated referral program in Massachusetts Drug overdose deaths are at an all-time high, having increased to over 93,0…