Harm Reduction Advocacy

THCa vs THC — What is THCa, and How Is It Legal?

In the rapidly expanding cannabis market, THCa flower has emerged as both a hot trend and a legal gray area. Touted as “hemp” under the 2018 Farm Bill, THCa products offer effects nearly identical to traditional marijuana when smoked or vaped, while technically remaining legal in some states. But with popularity comes confusion—and potential risks. Whether...

Some Mexican Pharmacies Sell Fentanyl-Laced Pills to Tourists

With fentanyl permeating every corner of the illicit drug industry, awareness is spreading and precaution is on the rise. However, few would worry about unwanted fentanyl seeping into the regulated drug space. For instance, fentanyl-cut pills would never be found in a pharmacy…right?  In a few popular Mexican tourist towns, this was recently uncovered as a...

Lacking Answers and Alternatives in the Adderall Shortage

The popularity of Adderall is only growing, while availability has screeched to a sudden halt. Adderall, the prescription ADHD medication that so many Americans rely on, has been declared "in shortage" since August of last year. The shortage was reported by the FDA and a number of pharmaceutical manufacturers, with reasons remaining unclear, and solutions—far...