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FEBRUARY 2025
NEWSLETTER
Overdose Deaths are Down: Health & Harm Reduction Play a Big Role
Health and harm reduction solutions play a pivotal role in why overdose deaths are decreasing. On the other hand, border seizures and overdose deaths don’t have a clear relationship. DPA’s Dr. Sheila Vakharia breaks down what’s happening and how we can save lives.
Get The Facts
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DPA Urges Americans to Speak Out Against Budget Cuts
The Trump Administration has threatened to cut funding for addiction treatment, overdose prevention, affordable housing programs, and health care. Congress must act now to prevent these inhumane cuts from taking place and protect this funding in the future.
Write to Your Representative
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President Trump Labels Drug Cartels as Terrorist Organizations
This is a dangerous approach that will likely lead to more suffering and chaos, while doing little to impact the drug supply. It’s time for federal leaders to expand the health and harm reduction tools that save lives and improve access to treatment.
Read DPA’s Response
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Where Does Health Start?
Recovery from addiction isn’t just about treatment. True recovery prioritizes connection and stability – increasing access to the variety of resources people need like housing, healthcare, good-paying jobs, and social support.
Learn More
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House Passes HALT
Fentanyl Act
This Thursday, the House of Representatives passed the HALT Fentanyl Act. Advocacy groups, including DPA, sent a letter to House and Senate leadership urging them to oppose this bill that will halt the health approaches our communities need to stay alive.
Read Our Statement
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DPA’s 2024 Year in Review
This past year has been among our most challenging. But despite the obstacles, DPA has kept moving forward, doing what we do best. Here’s how you helped us lead the movement for drug policy reform in 2024!
Check Out the Review
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FEATURED POST:
Tips for Talking About Drugs
Navigating tough conversations about drugs can be challenging, especially with loved ones. Whether you're discussing topics like fentanyl, public drug use, or forced treatment, here are 5 tips for how to talk through the tough stuff.
Find Out the 5 Tips
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STAT News - The War on Recovery: Part 6
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Marijuana Moment - Canceled Marijuana Rescheduling Hearings Would Have Shut Out People Impacted by Criminalization (Op-Ed)
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NY Times- Fatal Drug Overdoses Are Dropping. Not Everyone is Spared.
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Vital City - Broken Windows Politics
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Harvard Public Health - Do Overdose Prevention Centers Work in the U.S.?
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