Opioids Archives

06.24.2026 Kratom flower blooming on mitragyna speciosa tree in nature. Natural, herbal substance concept

The Rise of Herbal Supplements and Their Hidden Risks

Calls to poison centers due to complications with herbal supplements like kava and kratom are up 383% and 1,200%, respectively.

Fellow Rylie Lillibridge

04.27.2026 A public drop box for used needles, on a neighborhood sidewalk by a building. The box is bright yellow and bears the standard bio-hazard symbol.

A public drop box for used needles, on a neighborhood sidewalk by a building. The box is bright yellow and bears the standard bio-hazard symbol.

Naloxone, Needles, and the Neighborhood: When Evidence Meets Values In the Opioid Crisis

Can a community insist on safety without turning away from people in crisis, and insist on mercy without asking neighbors to accept chaos?

Guest Author Brandon Huynh

04.13.2026 Naloxone nasal spray from the emergency bag contains medication used in the recovery of an opioid drug overdose. Nasal medication from an overdose kit

Naloxone nasal spray from the emergency bag contains medication used in the recovery of an opioid drug overdose. Nasal medication from an overdose kit

When Counting Naloxone Supply, Count on Community

Naloxone can reverse opioid overdose, but the many ways that people access this life-saving medication are unaccounted for in most data.

Fellow Rylie Lillibridge

04.07.2026 Students walking across campus quad on a sunny day

Campus Safety In the Overdose Crisis

With more than 20 million students enrolled in higher education, colleges must treat overdose prevention as a campus‑wide safety imperative.

Guest Author Christina Freibott

03.23.2026 Close up photo of pills falling and piling up on a black background. Opioid crisis concept

Deconstructing the Opioid Crisis

OxyContin serves as a powerful example of how corporate interest can drastically shape medical practice and health worldwide.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

10.17.2025 shattered white pills on a bright orange background

The Unequal Toll of America’s Overdose Epidemic

While overdose deaths have increased across the board since 1999, the surge has hit Black, Native, and Hispanic communities the hardest.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

10.16.2025 Stressed man hiding face behind hands in frustration and despair

Why Many Say No to Addiction Treatment

The most common reasons for avoiding treatment for illicit substance use were denial of a problem, concerns about privacy, and fear.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

10.15.2025 Rows of chairs for patients to sit and wait in line to get care at a health clinic

As Private Equity Consolidates Methadone Clinics, Patients See Few Gains

The private consolidation of methadone clinics has skyrocketed. But what happens when lifesaving treatment becomes dependent on profit?

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

10.09.2025 Opioid crisis concept. High-angle view of a prescription bottle filled with pills surrounded by more of the same tablets

Safe Opioid Supply Leads to Better Outcomes

Safer opioid supply programs are effective strategies against the opioid epidemic, reducing overdoses, infections, and health care costs.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

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