Harm Reduction Advocacy

Transparency Expands Fentanyl Test Strip Distribution Across California Under New $2M DHCS Contract

Transparency, the infrastructure organization behind Bunk Police and DanceSafe, has been selected as the operational partner on a two-year, $2 million California Department of Health Care Services contract to expand fentanyl test strip access statewide. Transparency is handling production, supply chain, and fulfillment, the operational...

Medetomidine and a New Wave of Deadly Adulterants

The drug supply is evolving again. Just when public health agencies and harm reductionists were starting to wrap their heads around xylazine and nitazene, a new veterinary sedative has entered the scene: medetomidine. It's stronger, less predictable, and even more dangerous. What Is Medetomidine, and Why Is It in the Fentanyl Supply? Medetomidine is a...

The Ultimate Psychedelic Holiday Gift Guide 2025

Smart, safe, and genuinely useful gifts for psychonauts, festival lovers, and harm reduction enthusiasts. A Different Kind of Holiday Gift Guide Every December, gift guides for “stoners,” “ravers”, “festival goers,” and “psychedelic lovers” pop up across the internet—usually filled with mushroom mugs, novelty grinders, and psychedelic décor. Fun? Absolutely, but this year, gifting should go deeper. Alongside the fun...

Test Kits vs. Narcan: The Differences and Why Both Matter in Harm Reduction

Test kits and Narcan are two of the most powerful tools in harm reduction—but they serve completely different purposes. Understanding Harm Reduction: Proactive vs. Reactive Tools Testing is proactive harm reduction. It helps prevent overdoses by allowing you to identify what’s really in your substance before deciding to take it. Drug testing utilizes tools like fentanyl...

National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day 2025: What You Need to Know & How to Get Involved

Fentanyl has become a leading driver of the overdose crisis in the United States, contributing to tens of thousands of deaths every year. Awareness and prevention have never been more urgent, which is why National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day exists—to educate the public, promote harm reduction, and save lives.In preparation for this National Fentanyl...