by alex a | Jul 2, 2025 | Harm Reduction
Narcan Saves Lives—Let’s End the Stigma Before It Costs More Imagine finding out that the medication sitting in your purse or glove box could be the difference between life and death, not just for someone on the street, but for your neighbor, coworker, or even a...
by SiteAdmin | Oct 22, 2024 | Harm Reduction, Recovery Advocacy
Mapping the Crisis: Geographic Trends in Charleston’s Drug-Related Deaths Table of Contents 2 3 Mapping the Crisis: Geographic Trends in Charleston’s Drug-Related DeathsHigh-Risk Areas in Charleston CountyMid-Risk AreasLower-Risk but Concerning...
by SiteAdmin | Oct 16, 2024 | Harm Reduction, Recovery Advocacy
Turning Data into Action: How Drug-Related Death Statistics Shape Our Community Response Table of Contents 2 3 Turning Data into Action: How Drug-Related Death Statistics Shape Our Community ResponseUnderstanding the Numbers: The Foundation for Effective...
by SiteAdmin | Jun 6, 2023 | Harm Reduction
Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Hepatitis C is spread through contact with blood from an infected person. Today, most people become infected with the hepatitis C virus by sharing needles or other equipment used to prepare and...
by SiteAdmin | May 30, 2023 | Harm Reduction
South Carolina ranks ninth among states in terms of HIV rate at 13.2 per 100,000 people, with 19,437 people living with HIV/AIDS as of the end of 2020, according to the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control. HIV or human immunodeficiency virus is a virus...
by SiteAdmin | May 23, 2023 | Harm Reduction
It’s been WakeUp Carolina’s mission and purpose to bring hope in recovery to young adults, individuals, and families. Fentanyl test strips can be a subject that some scoff at as a way for individuals to continue using illegal drugs. Our belief is that by distributing...
