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flag The Netherlands’ drug checking system prevents overdoses; the U.S. Gulf South lacks it, risking lives.

flag The Netherlands’ national drug checking system, DIMS, has prevented overdose deaths by rapidly identifying dangerous substances like fentanyl and issuing public alerts within 24 hours. flag In contrast, the Gulf South U.S. region lacks any official drug checking or warning infrastructure, leaving communities vulnerable to toxic drugs. flag After multiple deaths from contaminated methamphetamine, including a disabled woman named Michelle, local advocate Dani Sims highlighted the absence of harm reduction resources despite evidence from the Netherlands showing such systems save lives.

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