xwest+FollowNarcan Isn’t Enough for ‘Tranq’ ODsWild update: Narcan (naloxone) isn’t the magic fix for overdoses anymore, thanks to the rise of “tranq” (xylazine) mixed with fentanyl. Narcan still helps with the opioid part, but xylazine is an animal tranquilizer, so it just laughs at Narcan. Now, rescue breaths and oxygen are what’s actually saving lives. If you know someone who uses, keep Narcan handy—but know it’s not a guarantee. This new drug wave is scary and way more complicated than before. #Health #BodyHealth #HarmReduction156Share
Stephanie Edwards+FollowCan Tech Outpace Deadly Street Drugs?Imagine a handheld device that can instantly scan street drugs and reveal hidden dangers—no chemistry degree required. This new tool, already in use in the UK and New Zealand, promises to spot deadly synthetic opioids in seconds, even in tiny doses. Is this the breakthrough we need for harm reduction, or just a tech band-aid on a deeper crisis? Would you trust your safety to a gadget like this? #DrugSafety #TechForGood #HarmReduction #Innovation #PublicHealth #Tech50Share
reyesbrian+FollowWhy Are We Still Shaming Methadone?Wild that some folks still call methadone clinics 'just another form of drug dealing' when research shows methadone cuts opioid overdose deaths by 59%! West Virginia wants to shut down these clinics, but that could mean more overdoses, more crime, and more suffering. Methadone isn’t trading one addiction for another—it’s a lifeline for so many. We need to stop the stigma and start seeing methadone for what it is: hope, not harm. #OpioidCrisis #MethadoneMatters #EndTheStigma #HarmReduction #Health170348Share
reyesbrian+Followare doctors prescribing heroin?Amid the opioid crisis, should doctors prescribe heroin? Overdose prevention centers and heroin-assisted treatment offer urgent, evidence-based solutions. Countries like Switzerland see dramatic public health improvements. Time for the U.S. to rethink addiction treatment and embrace these life-saving strategies! #HarmReduction #OpioidCrisis #PublicHealth #Health141219Share
