In Defense of Drug Decriminalization—Yes, in Oregon In Defense of Drug Decriminalization—Yes, in Oregon
By passing Measure 110, Oregonians sought to begin undoing the harms caused by over 50 years of a failed War on Drugs. Those harms won’t be fixed overnight.
Sep 8, 2023 / Abdullah Shihipar, Alexandria Macmadu, and Brandon D.L. Marshall
Gaza’s Opioid Problem Gaza’s Opioid Problem
For people living under Israeli siege, with high unemployment, tramadol is a means of escape.
Jan 7, 2019 / Miriam Berger
Trump’s Obamacare Repeal Could Lead to a Mental-Health Crisis Trump’s Obamacare Repeal Could Lead to a Mental-Health Crisis
The Affordable Care Act was instrumental in making insurance providers cover mental illness.
Jan 18, 2017 / Michelle Chen
The Indiana HIV Crisis Didn’t Have to Happen The Indiana HIV Crisis Didn’t Have to Happen
Needle exchange programs save lives. So why are they illegal in 23 states?
Apr 1, 2015 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter
The State Where Giving Birth Can Be Criminal The State Where Giving Birth Can Be Criminal
Tennessee is arresting new mothers for having used drugs in pregnancy—but in a cruel Catch-22, many can’t get the treatment they need.
Dec 10, 2014 / Feature / Rosa Goldensohn and Rachael Levy
Jail Time Is a Terrible Way to Treat Substance Abuse Jail Time Is a Terrible Way to Treat Substance Abuse
By facilitating access to treatment and services, Seattle’s drug-enforcement program actually helps those suffering from substance abuse, while revolutionizing criminal justice.
Oct 16, 2014 / Kara Dansky