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Community Urinalysis and Self-Report Project: Trends in Benzodiazepine Use 2021–2023
Presents benzodiazepine use trends and describes whether expected substance use aligned with actual substance contents.
Stigma Primer for Journalists
A helpful writing tool designed for journalists and news editors, making it easier to produce accurate, non-stigmatizing stories about people with substance use disorders or have used substances.
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