The county’s harm reduction program already distributes clean needles for intravenous drug use, but fentanyl has been overtaking heroin in recent years.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Multnomah County on Friday confirmed reporting from Willamette Week that it will soon begin distributing clean tin foil and straws for street drug users, particularly those who smoke fentanyl.
In addition, the county Health Department said in a statement, it will be distributing “bubbles” and “stems” or glass pipes for people who smoke methamphetamine or crack, as well as “snorting kits” for those who inhale drugs.
The reason for this is fairly simple, MCHD laid out matter-of-factly — fewer
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