Massachusetts Drug Supply Data Stream (MADDS) A Community-Public Health-Public Safety Collaboration The goal of the Massachusetts Drug Supply Data Stream (MADDS) is to learn more about the local illicit drug supply to better inform public health and public safety responses. MADDS is a state-funded collaboration between Brandeis University researchers, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, various town police departments and…
The Harm Reduction Innovation Lab (HRIL) was launched in 2021 by Dr. Ju Park. HRIL is based at Rhode Island Hospital.
StreetCheck is an innovative community-partnered project at Brandeis University’s Opioid Policy Research Collaborative (OPRC) to develop and standardize sample collection and reporting for community drug checking programs. The vision of StreetCheck streamlines community illicit drug sample collection through the use of a mobile based application, speeds analysis of the samples, and makes it easier to communicate results back.
Kykeon Analytics is a public service initiative that provides analytical solutions for harm reduction in the field of newly emerging chemical entities. We work with users and organizations. We create spectral libraries to provide researchers and organizations with the tools they need to save lives and advance science, free of charge. We also offer a testing service for users at…
National Harm Reduction Coalition’s mission is to promote the health and dignity of individuals and communities affected by drug use. As a national advocacy and capacity building organization, we aim to shift power and resources to people most vulnerable to structural violence and racialized drug policies. National Harm Reduction Coalition creates spaces for dialogue and action that help heal the…
NEXT Distro is an online and mail-based harm reduction service designed to reduce opioid overdose death, prevent injection-related disease transmission, and improve the lives of people who use drugs.
DanceSafe is a drug checking, earplug slinging, party servicing nonprofit that was founded on social justice principles. Our programs include drug education, sexual health and consent deep-dives, political advocacy, and event outreach, where our amazing volunteers distribute information and resources at the fabled DanceSafe Booths. We’re here because we believe in the transformative power of people caring about other people.
Erowid Center develops and provides access to accurate information about psychoactive plants, chemicals, drugs, and technologies in order to educate, improve health, and encourage beneficial cultural reform. In a world filled with materials and technologies that affect the mind, adults need robust education and accurate, pragmatic information in order to take charge of their of their relationships with psychoactives and…