Article by Dr. El-Bassel published in The Conversation

April 26, 2018

An article by SIG Director Dr. Nabila El-Bassel was just published in The Conversation, a rigorous news site featuring articles from the academic research community. 

Stock photo of man disposing of needles

An addiction researcher shares 6 strategies to address the opioid epidemic 

Read the article, and comment below it with your view.

 

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From The Conversation: Tarryn Vick takes a dose of methadone at a clinic in Hoquiam, Wash., where she is being treated for drug addiction, June 15, 2017. AP Photo/David Goldman

Do you have any old prescription drugs?

On a related note, Saturday April 28th is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

You may get rid of your old prescription drugs safely on Saturday for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Columbia Public Safety and the New York Police Department are partnering with the Drug Enforcement Agency on take-back locations.  Read more about how you can participate here.