Harm Reduction

The Decision To Cut Abortion Meds And A Push To Strengthen Harm Reduction, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, Chris Schulz examines a decision from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals this week to allow limits on the sale of abortion medications – even those medications that the FDA has deemed to be safe and effective. Plus, harm reduction programs are controversial – and opponents often point to figures that suggest they aren’t particularly effective.

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Despite Research, W.Va. Counties Don't Fund Harm Reduction With Opioid Funds

Syringe Service Programs (SSP) are highly regulated in the state of West Virginia, and service providers say it makes it almost impossible to run one. But SSPs are associated with an approximately 50% reduction in HIV and HCV incidence, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Examining The Closure Of Another Paper And Opioid Funds And Harm Reduction, This West Virginia Morning

Us & Them host Trey Kay takes a look at the closing of a newspaper in Welch, West Virginia and investigative journalism students examine the use of opioid funds for harm reduction.

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