Fentanyl has been present in the street supply for years and has contributed significantly to the increase of overdose related deaths. It is important to know how you can be exposed to it, what use methods increase your risk of overdose, and how to incorporate harm reduction tips to reduce overall risk.
Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) are medications used as treatment for someone in recovery from opioid use disorder. MOUD can help decrease cravings and relief withdrawal symptoms.
Learn how to safely clean used syringes when a new one isn’t available. Our step-by-step guide (in English and Spanish) explains the supplies you need, how to disinfect properly with water and bleach, and why this process can reduce—but not eliminate—the risk of HIV and hepatitis.
A first aid guide for wounds and other skin conditions for people living on the streets. Learn how to recognize and care for infections, wounds, rashes, and other skin conditions common when facing exposure, limited sanitation, and little access to medical care.
Learn how Hepatitis C spreads and how to protect yourself. This resource explains exposure risks for people who inject drugs, steps to prevent infection, and when to get tested.
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. It is a major contributor to fatal and nonfatal overdoses in the U.S. Learn why it’s so dangerous, how it’s often hidden in other drugs, and how testing strips can help detect it before use.
Harm reduction is a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use. Learn practical strategies to reduce the negative consequences of drug use, meet people where they are, and create approaches tailored to individual and community needs.
Xylazine is increasingly found in fentanyl and heroin across Massachusetts. Learn how it affects overdoses, why naloxone should still be given, and the steps to take if someone remains unresponsive.
Many HIV tests are quick, FREE, and painless. You can also use an HIV self-test to learn your HIV status at home or in a private location. This resource (in English and Spanish) explains when to get tested, where to find testing, and what steps to take after you know your status.
Learn the facts about Hepatitis C—how it spreads, its symptoms, and how it can be cured and prevented. This resource explains what hepatitis means, how it affects the liver, and steps to protect your health.
PrEP is a daily medicine that helps prevent HIV. This quick fact sheet (in English and Spanish) helps explore what PrEP is, who might benefit from using it, and how you can access PrEP.
