The Action Lab at Northeastern University

Just released: Our free guide outlining what families need to know about drug-induced homicide (DIH) laws. Learn more: drugfree.org/DIH

@ToEndAddiction We will be breaking down DIH laws all week on Instagram: how they work, who they harm, and what real solutions look like. Follow @hijaction on IG to learn, share, and push for change.

To support families and push for better policy, we’ve released: 1. A Family Guide (with @ToEndAddiction): drugfree.org/article/drug-i… 2. A policy paper on DIH law impacts and solutions: shorturl.at/NHJ9G

As part of the Action Lab’s ongoing research into the destructive impact of drug-induced homicide (DIH) laws, we’re sharing new resources and leading a week of education.

We're so excited to share with you our IOAD 2025 theme: 'One big family, driven by hope' 💜 👉 Download your 2025 campaign kit now and start planning! bit.ly/3SDTb6T #OneBigFamily #DrivenByHope #IOAD2025 #EndOverdose

Further analysis: phlr.org/news/2025/1/tw…

Understanding the wide range of DIH laws reveals their impact on communities, overdose prevention, and justice Clear data can drive informed, equitable policy change

🚨ACTION LAB RELEASE 🚨 In collaboration with the CPHLR, we've released a new visual dataset mapping drug-induced homicide (DIH) laws across the U.S. data: lawatlas.org/datasets/drug-… CPHLR: phlr.org

We must use strategies that prioritize compassion and effectiveness over punishment

We must move away from institutionalization and toward voluntary, outpatient, evidence-driven care These alternatives offer an effective, science-based path to recovery without the risks of coercive practices

🚨 NEW ACTION LAB ARTICLE 🚨 Thread: Examining involuntary commitment for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) as a response to the overdose crisis. Is it truly the humane alternative to incarceration it claims to be? static1.squarespace.com/static/56a67d1…

As a reminder, fentanyl does not have magical powers. h/t @LeoBeletsky latimes.com/california/sto…