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How Overdose Prevention Centers Became Political Scapegoats

How Overdose Prevention Centers Became Political Scapegoats

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Although some politicians blame harm reduction efforts for societal problems, others view them as lifesaving solutions

A weather vane is pictured on a ranch during the Creek Fire in the San Fernando Valley north of Los Angeles, in Sylmar, California on December 5, 2017. Picture shows a thin metal toy-like vain with a plane, and arrow and a “NESW” directional indicator silhouetted against a burning fire. REUTERS/Jonathan Alcorn

Wildfires, Air Quality, and the Risk of Lung Diseases

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Respiratory diseases caused by invisible "PM2.5" particles released by wildfires are a significant health risk to people