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MOVING TO BLUESKY 🦋 UK experts on drugs & drug laws. Need advice? Contact 020 7324 2989/ [email protected]. Campaigning for better drug policies
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Joined August 2009
Announcing our bluesky account 🦋💙 The space that this platform was for PWUD and advocates has changed a lot. While we're not abandoning this account, we will be posting more detailed work/thoughts on bsky. Join us there, and say hello ⤵️
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RT @GrenfellUnited: Our statement following Angela Rayner's decision to demolish Grenfell Tower
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The BMJ's call to not start another drug war in the US is a reminder for all: A focus on punishment and "tough on crime" makes drug markets more toxic. People are not going to engage with treatment or a state that considers them criminals!
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LAST DAY for #ISSDP2025 abstract submission for the conference in #Manchester, UK from June 11-13, 2025 with a focus on #DrugPolicy & #SocialJustice. ⏰ Due: Jan 31 2025
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Progress with DMT trials for treating alcohol addiction is a cause to celebrate - if successful, this could pave the way for a phase 3 clinical trial.
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Recent YouGov polling highlight that much work still needs to be done on improving acceptance of decrim as a viable option. However, great inroads with 25-49yr olds for cannabis legalisation and sustained support for decrim of harder drugs too
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#ISSDP2025 is coming up in #Manchester, UK from June 11-13, 2025 with a focus on #DrugPolicy & #SocialJustice. Submit your abstract today! ⏰ Due: Jan 31 2025
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Study into feasibility of a DCR in Edinburgh highlights: - Strong support from those with lived/living experience of drugs - Worries about security in DCR: how to protect staff + clients - Need for peer delivery - Concerns on sustained health funding
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The fact that police admit that searching someone is to protect themselves is very telling that: 1. They're not aware of evidence showing almost ZERO deaths or fatal overdoses across global DCRs 2. They will protect themselves over helping improve health outcomes for PWUD.
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RT @ISSDrugPolicy: 💥Call for abstracts - #ISSDP2025💥 The 18th International Society for Study of Drug Policy Conference will be held in #M…
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The Thistle DCR in Glasgow is now open - this video takes you through a tour of the space and how it works - Safe injection site - Chill room for coffee - Shower, laundry, clothing store - Housing + benefits support, GP services And more 👇
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The Office of Life Sciences is researching which questions about addiction are the most important to answer. This will inform their future workshops shaping funding + policy. It's open to all people living in the UK - more details below OPEN UNTIL 23 FEB
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A very detailed and informed thread, worth the read! 👇
THREAD: Drug legalization is about more than consumer protection- it is also about protecting workers, students, and community members in countries where drugs are produced and transported. This series of 3 recent NYTimes articles inadvertently makes the case for us -
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RT @LJWGHepCandSM: As we start a new year, good to see thoughts in @DDNMagazine on examples of #harmreduction, including mentions of our Ha…
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Coverage of the imminent opening of the drug consumption room in Glasgow. Ft comment from @niamhrelease @arjmcauley @PaulJSweeney We need these facilities across the country to address the drug death crisis @DianaJohnsonMP @jessphillips @ukhomeoffice
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RT @TransformDrugs: "all over the world the war on drugs has failed" @zavedyeknom from @OHCHR opening this @scotgov film on the new Chart…
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RT @LJWGHepCandSM: Thank you to @Release_drugs for hosting our event today on the Safe Inhalation Pipe Provision (SIPP) Project. @pwidpride…
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A touching + balanced piece on #GHB with @safeonlyltd @lgbtfriend by @jrdn_page "It’s not G which causes people to be sexually assaulted, robbed or spiked - it’s people." Info on safe use & looking out for each other is LIFE SAVING.
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A new crackdown on crime is concerning. Criminalising anti-social behaviour ends up targetting those already over-policed: communities of colour, the homeless, sex workers, and people who use drugs. Our work to monitor Gov is more important than ever.
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RT @_HannaHead_: Only one week left before the survey closes! Pls share & feel free to drop me a message if you’d like more info 💕💕
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