Bridge Michigan Def not a two sided argument. It’s pharma doing what it does best. Indivior was sued for their practices, yet no one is digging or questioning this? youtu.be/TwPNOKITGK4?si…

My latest piece. Fighting financial discrimination of sex workers will help us all | Mashable mashable.com/article/fighti…

🧵NHRC joins many other organizations in our support for life-saving #overdoseprevention centers in Vermont. The faster these evidence-backed imperative programs are up & running, the more lives we can save. One life lost to an overdose is one too many.

bit.ly/VTOPCsSupport

CCJRC Dr. Stephanie Stewart, testifying for Colorado Society of Addiction Medicine, says the medical profession is united in support of OPCs. Points out that the American Medical Association, hardly a radical organization, is in support.

I have spent a lot of time at OnPoint NYC’s 2 OPCs, over the past 1.5 years. After attending this year's #RXSummit2024 OPC session: Perspectives from NYC, I’m reflecting/recounting.🧵

📢 Calling all Michiganders!

Join the April learning community series as we tackle critical issues of police surveillance across the state.

Register: bit.ly/MiLearning

#PoliceSurveillance #MichiganActivism #CommunityEngagement '

Drug checking services are essential in saving lives. That's our Community and Capacity Building Manager, Hiawatha Collins! ⬇️

#harmreduction #harmreduction works #harmreduction ishealthcare #harmreduction saveslives #harmreduction islove #testyourdrugs #endoverdose #endthestigma

Parents speak out in favor of South Riverdale CHC's life saveing Overdose Prevention Center ( #OPC ). 'Counterpoint: As parents, we support #HarmReduction in our community' nationalpost.com/opinion/counte… via National Post

'More than a third of people shot nonfatally by Detroit police in a recent seven-year period either were not charged with a crime or not convicted of the conduct officers said prompted them to open fire'
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YOU have a unique opportunity to address buprenorphine access barriers in pharmacies! Please review and submit comments on this guideline with a focus on the main recommendation statements and the supporting recommendations. DUE 5/31! nabp.pharmacy/buprenorphine-…

It takes a village! 11 States. 25 Authors. Fueled by the spirit of collaboration and a joint interest in increasing opportunities for HIV & HCV testing for PWID

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Ellen Eaton Martin Krsak Laura Marks Ayesha Appa Kinna Thakarar (she/her) Matthew Akiyama, MD, MSc

Kudos to Minnesota for removing almost all #Criminal penalties related to paraphernalia, which they do due to the positive impact this will have on public health. #harmreduction #addiction #opioids
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Drug user liberation is the radical idea that people who use drugs deserve autonomy, dignity, and respect. Harm reduction prioritizes human rights over punishment and empower people to make choices about their own bodies and health. It's critical we don't lose sight of that.

A beautiful OPC moment:

In one smoke-room, two 60+ y/o women using crack, laughing & sharing pics of grandkids. In the other, a group smoking weed & playing music w/ a disco ball.

At the injection tables was a lively convo about tucking & chest-binding.

All in 1 room ❤️

Eid Mubarak to our Muslim community.

May Eid al-Fitr bring abundant peace and health to your family, friends, and community during these tough times.

Wound care is crucial for PWUD, especially those with darker skin. Medical racism plagues our healthcare system, leading to misdiagnoses and neglect of Black and brown individuals. Systemic injustice, coupled with the stigma faced by PWUD, creates real barriers to healing.

Deliveries today!
Still no #ssp bill #misapnow prioritized by our legislators Michigan Democrats & our governor admin Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian Governor Gretchen Whitmer Elizabeth Hertel for any state wide protections for programs, social service agencies, or participants/community members. You talk, we die.

Very proud this is being publicized now - our teams at Boston Medical Center and friends at MassGeneral News pushing back on draconian prohibition rules re: reporting pregnant PWUD at birth to DCF. This policy rooted in stigma & ⬆️ OD risk when people stop their MOUD

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ICYMI: we have a brand new guide for you!!

Check out our new Navigating Access to Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy guide!

Grab the PDF: bit.ly/LLCGAHTGuide
Read as a flipbook: bit.ly/LLCGAHTFlipbook ⬇️

I’m excited to share my first for Salon, written with the amazing Ryan Marino, MD. Thanks to ⬡:: troy/farah for the support and edits!

Three states are pursuing legislation that will codify passive fentanyl overdose into law as aggravated assault. 👇
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