Resources
Below are resources for active drug users, past users, and those looking to learn more about Dependence...
For Those Who Need It:
From Narcan to fentanyl testing strips, here's some resources to help you stay safe
By clicking on the link above, you will find databases for free Narcan (via the mail) and syringes* near you, as well as general information on harm reduction.
*Please note that this resource is originally from another database–the North American Syringe Exchange Network (NASEN)
It's important to know how to use fentanyl testing strips. From Illinois' Cook County Department of Public Health, this six minute demonstration shows how to use the testing strips step-by-step with an example of a positive and negative result at the end.
Again, another helpful demonstration from Cook County Department of Public Health. Keep naloxone with you at all times, even if you are not actively using drugs. You never know whose life you could save.
For Those Curious About the Resources Associated with Dependence:
While the following resources are a great start to learning more about drug policy, I recommend looking at the "Works Cited" section of the episode transcripts for more information
The Sober Truth by Lance and Zachary Dodes
For those wondering about the falsities behind 12-step: check out The Sober Truth–featured in Episode 2 of Dependence.
Featured in Episode 1, Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) aims to promote harm reduction, reform drug policy, and help Americans learn the history of drugs. This is a great website for those curious about the War on Drugs and its lasting impacts.
Free Will by Sam Harris
Curious about the concept of free will, featured throughout Dependence? Read Free Will by Sam Harris for a deeper dive into why free will is an illusion.