The Needle and the Narrative

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SC HIV, STD, Viral Hepatitis Conference Debrief

October 26, 2026

The Challenges Inc SC team was honred to present several times at this year's SC HIV, STD, Viral Hepatitis conference and represent harm reduction in South Carolina. Marc, Tina, and Lysandra share their perspectives and feedback from this year's event and discuss harm reduction conferences nation wide during this political climate. www.challengesinc.orgwww.smokeworks.orgwww.southcarolinahrc.orgThank you to the Counter Narrative Project for making this podcast possible. https://thecounternarra...

The Voice of an Intern in Harm Reduction

October 12, 2026

World, meet Nick, our new intern. We thought it would be interesting to learn about harm reduction from an intern's perspective. Nick has previous experience working for an SSP and is skilled at connecting with people who use drugs. We are lucky to have him back. For more info on safer smoking visit www.smokeworks.orgFor more info on harm reduction in South Carolina visit www.challengesinc.org Thank you CNP!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-needle-and-th...

International Overdose Awareness Day

August 31, 2026

Today is August 31st, International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD). Kris and Marc provide a debrief of Jessica's Walk for Overdose Awareness which was held last Friday, downtown Greenville, SC. This event follows the principles of IOAD and calls for compassion over punishment. This year's event had a special surprise with a proclamation from the City of Greenville. We'd like to thank all of those who attended the event or have brought awarness and advocacy to their community. Overdose is preve...

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The publicly listed email for The Needle and the Narrative: help@challengesinc.org.

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The Needle and the Narrative typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Substantial hands-on harm-reduction experience, lived or living experience, or recognized advocacy and organizational leadership in substance use or drug-user health. Common among recent guests: Leadership in harm-reduction organizations or syringe-services programs; Longstanding community-based advocacy or service. Recent guests include Tim Santamour.

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