Harm reduction information & reading

Harm Reduction Resource Library

Articles detailing safer substance use (intramuscular and subcutaneous injection included!), pregnacy and substance use, how to nagivate healthcare as someone who uses drugs, and more!

Harm Reduction Resource Library

Another amazing library of resources for harm reduction! They house infographics, videos, and articles about safer drug use, wound care, sexual & reproductive health, gender identity, sex work, parenting, and more! There is also resources in Spanish. This website is very extensive with each topic, worth checking out. Also a great resource for those looking to print out infographics to hand out!

Safer substance use

Information on safer injection (intravenous only), smoking, snorting, rectal use, and swallowing as well as health complications from injection, overdose prevention, Fentanyl, Xylazine, medication for Opiate Use Disorder, and resources for in person treatment, harm reduction, food, and housing

Dealing with withdrawal: a guide

Information on dealing with drug withdrawals. This guide is focused on opiates, but this advice could apply to all withdrawals. Reccomended OTC medication, natrual remedies, and activities to relief pain are some things you'll find here.

Good Samaritian Laws (US)

A list of every US states laws around drug use, possession, and reports. Some listings may be out of date, at the top of the website there are links to up-to-date resources.

Fentanyl use and overdose fact sheet

A quick read covering the bases of Fentanyl. This article dispells the common myths around Fentanyl, offers quick tips on how to use Fentanyl safely, how to reduce the risk of an overdose, and informs of possible dangers when consuming Fentanyl (knowingly or not). This sheet is of great use to anybody, user or not! Easily digestable and very short.

Erowid Experience Vaults

The Erowid Experience Vault is a wonderful reading resource for people wanting noncensored, real accounts of drug use from real people. These can range from first times, bad trips, recovery, and people telling their experience with having family members or friends who use drugs. They also house other vaults that invite endogenous (non-drug) experiences as well. Each submission is reviewed by Erowid staff. A great resource for anyone wishing to know more about drug use. Please keep in mind that this website is, again, not censored. Some information could be considered graphic or triggering to some users, so please read with caution.

Bluelight (Harm Reduction Forum)

Bluelight is a harm reduction forum that provides a place for peer-to-peer interaction around drugs with no judgement! Discussion is seldom censored and cover topics from safe drug use, struggles, recovery, drug policy to even general topics like music, sex/relationships, art, spirituality, and more! Bluelight also holds articles and blogs for users! I've personally found this community to be lovely, I go on Bluelight often. The advice here is amazing and completely what harm reduction is all about. If you use or even just want to learn more about PWUD, this forum is a great place!

The Drug Users Bible: Harm Reduction, Risk Mitigation, Personal Safety (Book, 522 pages)

The Drug Users Bible is a book written by Dominic Milton Trott. Over a 10 year period, he self-administered over 150 psychoactive substances. He documented multiple factors of his experience for each one, as well as a trip report in which he would check in periodically detailing how he was feeling. This book also includes many pictures, taken by Dominic himself. This book has recieved high praise, many finding it crucial to understanding usage and harm reduction. This link takes you to a pdf that is completely free to view and download.

Harm reduction services

Find local harm reduction services (MOSTLY US)

Interactive map that details harm reduction services across the US. Please note that you must accept certain cookies for this function to be available to you.

Find a Needle Exchange Program near you (US)

Information on what Needle Exhange Programs are and why it's important, as well as a basic US map detailing programs in each state.

Exchange supplies for delivery (WORLDWIDE)

Shipping ranges from 3 to 5 days EU, metropolitan districts in the US in 5 to 10 days, and 7-10 days rest of the world. Packages that leave the EU must have a label detailing what is in the package, which can lead to your order being seized by customs. This rarely happens in practice, but please note they do not offer refunds for seized packages. There is more information on this on their website

Drug testing kits for delivery (WORLDWIDE)

Testing kits for all types of drugs, includes testing strips, reagents, and purity tests. They ship 5 days a week, orders placed by 12pm PST ship the same day. Orders that are unopened or damaged may be returned with a full refund. They also house things like a miligram scale, reusable 10 mg scoops, reagent storage case, earplugs, drug info cards, and t-shirts!

Find Naloxone near you (US)

Interactive map that details where Naloxone is distributed (free) across the US.

Naloxone for delivery (US)

This program primarily targets people who use drugs and those close to people who use drugs who don't have access to harm reduction services in their area.

Fentanyl testing strips for delivery (worldwide)

Starts at $1 USD per test, shipping ranges from same day to 3 days US and 2 to 6 days EU/Worldwide + discreet packaging

Safety while using

Never Use Alone Hotline (US & CA)

US hotline available 24/7, 365 days a year. They will stay gather location information and stay on the phone with you while you use. If you stop responding for more than 30 seconds, they will alert emergency services to an "Unresponsive person" at your location. All calls are confidential, all volunteer operators have lived experience. They are not affilated with any law enforcement.

Using drugs alone: a guide

Written by people who use drugs, for people who use drugs! This guide consists of 9 sections detailing common situations and motives that push people to use alone. They also provide useful tips relating to overdose prevention and ways to make sure your supply is safe and good quality. From dismantling sometimes harmful messages that are common in harm reduction to sharing ways someone can set up their own skillshare, this guide is great for people who use and people wanting to learn more about harm reduction or better understand people who use drugs!

How to dispose of a syringe

This infographic details how to handle syringes safely. It also provides locations where you can dispose of syringes if you live in Denver, Colorado .

Needle sizes: how to pick the right gauge

This inforgraphic provides information on how to pick the correct needle based on route of administration (intramuscular, intravenous, subcutaneous). Pictures are included for visual representation!

Hepatitis C basics

This article details the basics of Hepatitis C for people who use drugs, along with tips for preventing getting Hepatitis C! It covers what exactly Hepatitis C is, how it effects your liver, how to get tested and treated, as well as how to live with Hepatitis C. They cover safer injection and other preventative measures to take in daily life. Liver care is also briefly covered. This article also includes a brochure you can download in English or Spanish .

Treatment/Recovery

Addiction support group (WORLDWIDE)

Narcotics Anonymous is an alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous, the former focusing on all addiction. I personally consider NA to be better than AA, even for alcoholics. NA is a 12 step program that aims to help people who use drugs and wish to recover/become sober have community and support. Some meetings are open to people who use drugs and people who are just interested, whereas some are just for members/people who use drugs. You do not need to be sober to attend, just the desire to stop using. They don't discriminate or judge based on addiction, anyone is welcome. These meetings are 100% confidential and 100% free. They are available online or in person. There is a meeting locator on their website that includes both virtual and in person meetings. Some people may be put off on their focus of a "high power", which in NA is purely spritiual, but may be uncomfortable for some. There is more information on their website, which explains the meetings and culture more indepth.

24/7 virtual NA meeting (WORLDWIDE)

Zoom meeting for NA hosted 24/7. Anyone may join at any time.

Addiction support group (WORLDWIDE)

Smart Recovery can serve as an alternative to Narcotics Anonymous. Smart Recovery uses a psychology based approach to addiction recovery, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT). Their focus is on addictions of any form, ranging from substances to behavioral issues. These meetings are more private than NA meetings, however. They are held virtual and in person. Please note that due to NA being more common than Smart Recovery, there may not be a in person meeting in your area. Similar to NA, these meetings are confidential and free.

Recovery/treatment near you (SELECT US STATES)

This provides a tool for people to look for treatment centers/resources located in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. They have plans to expand their reach to additional states. They have a questionare feature to help you find a center that fits you and your specific needs. They do not collect or sell any of your data, it's completely anonymous.

Recovery/treatment near you (WORLDWIDE)

A tool to find treatment centers for substance use and mental health worldwide. Many different types of care including centers, inpatient and outpatient resources, and holistic options.