PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — A secluded corner surrounded by litter and makeshift structures on the outskirts of South ...

"Harm reduction" interventions for substance use—measures like needle exchange programs and methadone distribution that aim ...

The National Institute for Standards and Technology’s new harm reduction initiative is helping prevent needless deaths.

As some officials call for limitations on needle exchange programs, advocates say changes would harm public health. LEWISTON — As the spring thaw melts the snow, a winter’s worth of litter is ...

PORTLAND (WGME) – Overdoses are on the rise in Portland. The city's police department says it's seen eight overdoses since April 10, including two deaths. Since the beginning of the year, Portland has ...

Deputy Fire Chief Rob Hogan said to call 9-1-1, but if people feel comfortable, they can use sharps containers available from ...

Needle exchange is not a new idea globally, but such efforts have been jolted by the Trump administration’s decision to kill ...

A secluded corner surrounded by litter and makeshift structures on the outskirts of South Africa’s capital is home to dozens ...

In the project backed by the University of Pretoria and the Tshwane municipality, they offer the chance to exchange needles for new, sterile ones. Needle exchange is not a new idea globally ...

Needle exchange program in Pretoria aids drug users amid global funding cuts, offering clean needles and HIV treatment.

In the project backed by the University of Pretoria and the Tshwane municipality, they offer the chance to exchange needles for new, sterile ones. Needle exchange is not a new idea globally ...

A homeless drug addict holds a syringe after injecting himself, on the outskirts of Pretoria, South Africa, Wednesday, March 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe) ...