Meanwhile, Florida’s emergency ban on a kratom byproduct sparked debate....
Free naloxone continues to draw criticism and false claims that it “encourages” drug use....
Plus, posts discussed kratom products and “flysky,” an emerging illicit substance causing concern in Pittsburgh....
Other conversations highlighted the importance of free naloxone....
Social media users also discussed substance use in Baltimore and a new federal law that introduces harsher penalties for selling fentanyl-like drugs....
Plus, news of an overdose in Virginia inspired discussions about naloxone....
Posts also voiced fears about a type of synthetic opioids and highlighted Oklahoma harm reduction resources....
Commenters also discussed treatment for substance use disorder....
Posts also asked what to do when someone may have overdosed and debated opioid use disorder treatment....
Other conversations expressed concern about accessing prescription pain medication and alleged that harm reduction vending machines “enable” drug use....
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