Briefs
Work in Progress
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An Interview with a Former Drug Addict
Opioids are illicit drugs, often associated with addiction and a stigmatized view of addicts as people. Despite being a recognized mental disorder, the government, individuals, and even addicts themselves have grown to oppress both…
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Racial Disparities in Naloxone Access
https://www.networkforphl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/iStock-1170556060-1392×0-c-default-q40.jpg Overview Naloxone is an FDA approved medication used to undo overdose from prescription opioids, fentanyl, heroin, and other drugs (1). Naloxone has a reported success rate between 95-98%, making accessibility to the medication…
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Having a Safe Release Standard from Prisons in the United States
The period immediately following release from incarceration represents a critical “cliff edge” for opioid overdose, with risk levels significantly higher than the general population. Despite known interventions, U.S. reentry remains fragmented, relying on discretionary…