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Intended for those who have lost their loved ones to overdose, these training materials from Broken No More detail how to use your story to create moving social media videos to advocate for health-based drug policies.

For anyone wishing to use their voice and story to advance change, this training from Broken No More in collaboration with Vital Strategies and the Global Health Advocacy Incubator outlines action steps, tools, and lessons for achievable advocacy actions.

The slide presentation by Sam Snodgrass, PhD on the Neuroscience of Opioid Addiction at our GRASP/Broken No More 2024 Conference. These slides will help you to understand the mechanism that produces the acquired disease (structure and function) of the brain that is manifested, not as compulsive drug seeking and use, but as behavior directed towards the survival of the individual that we call opioid addiction.

The slide presentation by Glenn Backes: Public Policy Research & Consulting at our GRASP Broken No More 2024 Conference. Glenn provided a roadmap to effectively engage policymakers to adopt laws based on public health and how to work towards defeating punitive drug laws through legislative action. If you’re interested in how to effect change through […]

Harm reduction is a public health approach focused on minimizing the negative consequences associated with drug use. It prioritizes health, dignity, and human rights, seeking to reduce risks rather than insisting on abstinence.

The debate over how to handle drug use and distribution is complex, involving various approaches that significantly impact public health, safety, and criminal justice systems. Here we break down the key differences between four primary models: the criminal market, the decriminalized model, legalization, and the free market.

Naloxone, widely known by its brand name Narcan, is a crucial medication designed to combat opioid overdoses. This life-saving drug works by swiftly binding to opioid receptors in the brain, displacing the opioids, and reversing their harmful effects, particularly the respiratory depression that can lead to fatal outcomes. Administered through injection or nasal spray, naloxone acts quickly, often within minutes, to restore normal breathing and consciousness in individuals experiencing an overdose.

When writing letters to the editor (LTEs), it’s important to understand that editors have the right to edit your submissions. Although they shouldn’t alter the intent of your message, sometimes changes happen. Accept these edits gracefully and focus on improving your future letters.

In the ever-evolving landscape of media and public relations, securing press coverage requires a strategic and informed approach. The Drug Policy Alliance previously developed a guide to navigating this complex process, offering valuable insights and actionable steps to enhance your media outreach efforts.