An Oakland nonprofit will test the chemistry of drugs fast, and for free.
Alameda County Public Health Department investigator Kimby Muller, left, pays attention as drug checking technician Naila Vitatoe explains and shows the results of drug users’ substance samples after being tested with an infrared spectrometer at the HIV Education and Prevention Project of Alameda County mobile van in Oakland, Calif.
, on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. HEPPAC offers free drug testing for users to check for unwanted chemicals in their drugs of choice. After testing, they return the drugs and provide users with information on purity percentages and safety advice. Harriette Cole: She wants a job with my company but I've heard about her mistakesAsking Eric: I know it sounds petty, but I won’t let my sick friend talk to me like thisDear Abby: They say rude things about my fast walk, and it annoys meStanford doctor says East Palo Alto housekeeper arrested by ICE was 'catatonic' the day she was dischargedAfter huge success of 'KPop Demon Hunters,' big studios audition K-pop stars in Bay AreaMiss Manners: She won't shut up about how fat I am. I'm 9 months pregnant with her grandchild!
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