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#CND65 was historical. Heightened geopolitical tensions & disagreement on the future of #drugpolicy & the role of #humanrights shook the 'Vienna consensus'.
On Thurs. 15 Sept. (14:00 London), join us for a debrief around IDPC's report on the session.
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ISSDP is launching an Excellence in #Research Award to recognise research that has made a substantial & innovative contribution to #DrugPolicy scholarship.
What is the best recent article or book you’ve read?
📆 Nominations due 30 Sep 2022
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'More than 500 overdose deaths in France (2019). Overdose does not have to be a fatality. Harmreductionists, doctors, pharmacists, paramedics, people who use drugs, bystanders - We can all carry #naloxone'.
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#overdose en #France : plus de 500 décès en 2019
Les #overdose ne sont pas une fatalité.
Soyons tous engagés dans le recours à la #naloxone: acteurs de la #RDR, #medecins, #pharmaciens, #1ersSecours, usagers, entourage
naloxone.fr
Les #overdose ne sont pas une fatalité.
Soyons tous engagés dans le recours à la #naloxone: acteurs de la #RDR, #medecins, #pharmaciens, #1ersSecours, usagers, entourage
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#InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay is bringing attention to the thousands of deaths related to drug overdoses. These deaths are completely in vain. We need to take effective #HarmReduction measures to prevent them! ➡️gpdpd.org/en/drug-policy #EndOverdose
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Overdose can effect anyone. Today on #OverdoseAwarenessDay it is time to highlight the devastating effects of overdose, and discuss ways in which we can #StopOverdose. Visit the international overdose awareness day site here: buff.ly/2KECnwi #EndOverdose
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#Stigma, #Discrimination, and #Criminalization of #PeopleWhoUseDrugs are the primary causes of overdose. Our health systems and governments are failing us every moment they maintain this status quo
#IOAD2022
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On #IOAD2022, we're asking all levels of government in Canada to take action and save lives. We need #DrugDecrim now, along with safe consumption sites and safe supply. It's time to act.
Read our statement here: hivlegalnetwork.ca/site/media-sta
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Every year globally we witness around 580 000 drug-related deaths. One third of them - due to a drug #overdose.
supports in calling for radical action to #EndOverdose.
Learn more: overdoseday.com
Time to remember, time to act.
#IOAD22
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Everyone deserves a life to live. Just because people use drugs, it does not make them expendable.
For #IOAD22, we remember, love and miss all those that are gone.
Prohibition continues to kill people and it is time for it to end.
#EndOverdose
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For those interested in #drugpolicy, the International Drug Policy Consortium () is offering a FREE online course on drug #decriminalization: idpc.net/decriminalisat
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[#IOAD2022🧵] To #EndOverdose, we must recognise the full humanity of people who use drugs.
People who use drugs are not to be warehoused in prisons, pushed into destitution, ostracised due to harmful stigma and discrimination, criminalised or punished... (1/5)
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Forget-me-not flowers commemorating the lives lost to drug overdoses on #OverdoseAwarenessDay 💜
Use today to share your support for a public health approach to drugs #IOAD
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#EndOverdose death worlwide by implementing #HarmReduction gpdpd.org/en/drug-policy
#InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay
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UNODC estimates suggest ~585,000 people per year die prematurely in relation to drugs. ~One third from overdose. A life cut short every 2.5 minutes...
We remember and, on #OverdoseAwareness Day, call for radical action to #StopTheDeaths! Learn more: overdoseday.com
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Today is International Overdose Awareness Day! Take a look at the EMCDDA’s FAQs on drug overdose deaths in Europe just updated with the latest data and graphics.
emcdda.europa.eu/publications/t
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Overdose deaths are preventable. Make essential medicine Naloxone widely available in the community. Support & empower #community-led interventions, eliminate #stigma & #discrimination ,increase access to #harmreduction. Save lives! #OverdoseAwarenessDay #EndInequalitiesEndAIDS
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Today marks International Overdose Awareness Day.
We are all united by the same mission: to end the overdose crisis. Today, no matter where you are, or how you are marking #IOAD2022, know that you are part of a global movement for a better world.💜
#IOAD #EndOverdose #Overdose
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Looking for a #JobOpportunity? The IDPC website lists job openings in our network, sister organisations & allied sectors. Take a look! idpc.net/about/job-oppo
Current openings with us at (!), , , ✨ Got suggestions? DM us!
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🎯The new Global AIDS Strategy commits to a world where at least 90% of countries have implemented #DrugDecrim.
📚How do we get there? Check out the '#DrugDecrim [e]Course', developed in English, French, Arabic & Russian! idpc.net/decriminalisat
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Time to Remember. Time to Act.
1. Deaths and mortality rate among people who use drugs in Greece
2. Drug-induced deaths in Serbia in 2020 and 2021
3. Naloxone and projects that include wider distribution of it
Tuesday 30 August, 11:00 CET
Registration at forms.gle/hbYFDPUCe4gujj
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Early on, our founder George Soros recognized a just approach to drugs—focused on support, not punishment, of people who use drugs—was vital in an open society. A look at our innovative drug policy reform and harm reduction work over three decades: osf.to/3J8bdZY
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Today the Dutch health Minister and Utrecht alderman visited Poppi #xtcshop. They were given a tour and discussed pros and cons of #regulation of #ecstasy. Minister Kuipers: "It is a theme that is alive among young people. It is good to learn more about it." #ecstasy #xtcwinkel
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Vandaag waren @ministerVWS en wethouder @eelcoeerenberg op bezoek bij de #xtcwinkel. Ze kregen een rondleiding en gingen in gesprek over #regulering van xtc. Over de voor- en nadelen. Kuipers: "Het is een thema dat leeft onder jongeren. Goed om daar meer over te leren." #xtc
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"Ana Liffey Drug Project, welcomes today's announcement that Back of House Drug Checking is to be piloted at this year's Electric Picnic...", says 's CEO . Via . #SaferNightLife
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“Making legitimacy: Drug user representation in United Nations drug policy settings” by et al (2020) via …congrats to Dr. on completing there PhD! Check out the paper below!
Link: sciencedirect.com/science/articl
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#CommunityCare #DrugChecking #DrugDecrim #HarmReduction #Housing #Naloxone #OAT #OPCs #OverdoseAwareness #SafeSupply...
So much can be done to #EndOverdose.
On 31 August, let us remember & demand change for our neighbours, friends, families & communities!
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No one should die from opioid overdose- we know how to reverse OD, prevent fatal OD w/ overdose prevention sites & #safesupply, & treat those who have OUD. Ongoing crisis is result of failed policies, prohibition, ongoing barriers to treatment & harm rdxn
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#Thailand considers broadening scope of reform to its drug laws, now studying medical benefits of psilocybin mushrooms 🍄, e.g. to treat depression, insomnia, alcoholism. Driven the Ministry of Justice (cannabis reforms were led by the Health Minister)
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Proud to present our next episode of podcast covering the amazing local actions carried out by our network for #SupportDontPunish. Molly, Eevelyn and Juan share their experience in organising and supporting their communities and share best practices! linktr.ee/ssdpintl
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#JobOpportunity— the IDPC website lists job openings in our network, sister organisations & allied sectors.
Current openings with , & #research, #accounting, #communications & more ⬇️
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The system will appoint a new Special Rapporteur on Racism & is currently receiving applications for that mandate.
Deadline: 18 Aug. More info at:
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🥇 The gold standard of #DrugDecrim is the removal of *all* sanctions on people who use drugs, coupled w/ adequate health & #harmreduction provisions.
📚 How do we get there? Check out the new '#DrugDecrim [e]Course'', developed in EN, FR, AR & RU! idpc.net/decriminalisat
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International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind
#OverdoseAwareness #IOAD2022 #naloxone #harmreduction
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#JobOpportunity— the IDPC website lists job openings in our network, sister organisations & allied sectors.
Current openings with - and on #research, #accounting, #networking & more ⬇️
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Following months of a careful review of the amended Controlled Drug & Substance Act 2014, the Legislative Committee of the Liberian Senate, on July 25, 2022, presented its findings & recommendations to the plenary.
Read more: wadpn.org/post/legislati.
#DrugPolicyReform #Liberia
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It is time for a new international convention that accepts that the drug war has failed, says Colombian #PetroPresidente. “The war on drugs strengthened the mafias and weakened the states. marijuanamoment.net/new-colombian-
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