Leading the conversation is @ZachWritesStuff, a journalist, researcher, and co-host of @Narcocast.

“De-stigmatizing the Media: Tips for Covering Harm Reduction and Drug Policy” live now! #PHRS2021

"From the outset, racism and fear and panic have been the key elements floating around the atmosphere of drug journalism in America."

"What we’re seeing is the connection of drugs to minorities, immigrants, and drumming up fear about drugs and crime. The media really hammered in this notion that whenever drugs are around, there’s crime around."

"Without better interventions, this problem is going to keep getting worse — what we’re currently doing, pursuing a drug war, is not working, and that we must do instead is truly center health, evidence, reason, and compassion."