Save the date of the annual ISSDP conference in Montreal, Canada this year on June 19th to 21st. It’s going to be a blast. Don’t miss out on our annual event! issdp.org

"What would it really take to solve the overdose epidemic in the United States?" by Bianca D Rivera & Samuel R Friedman (2024) via International Journal of Drug Policy...what do you think it would take to reduce the overdose crisis in the United States? Link: sciencedirect.com/science/articl… #DrugPolicy

“Syringe reuse among people who inject drugs in rural Appalachian Kentucky” by Tasfia Jahangir et al (2024) via International Journal of Drug Policy…why are people against syringe services? It forces people to reuse unsafe syringes. Link: sciencedirect.com/science/articl… #HarmReduction

“Using drugs alone in single room occupancy housing: Understanding environmental drivers of overdose risk” by Taylor Fleming et al (2024) via International Journal of Drug Policy…using drugs alone is super risky. Check out this new manuscript! Link: sciencedirect.com/science/articl… #DrugPolicy

Registrations for #INHSU2024 are now open! The INHSU conference is in Athens, Greece from October 8th to 11th…if your involved with people who use drugs or are living with #HepatitisC than this is the conference for you. Check out the link below: inhsu.org/inhsu-2024/

“Changes in hepatitis C virus prevalence and incidence among people who inject drugs in the direct acting antiviral era” by Caroline Gahrton et al (2024) via International Journal of Drug Policy…how important are NSP to hepatitis elimination? Link: sciencedirect.com/science/articl… #DrugPolicy

“Safety strategies and harm reduction for methamphetamine users in the era of fentanyl contamination: A qualitative analysis” by Olufemi Erinoso et al (2024) via International Journal of Drug Policy…is there a lot of cross contamination in your region? Link: sciencedirect.com/science/articl… #DrugPolicy

“Factors associated with experiencing stigma, discrimination, and negative health care treatment among people who inject drugs” by Timothy R Broady et al (2024) via International Journal of Drug Policy…what negative experiences have you had while accessing healthcare? Link: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Our colleagues at Harm Reduction International Harm Reduction International are recruiting for a new Executive Director. Is it you? hri.global/vacancies/exec…

“Patterns of drug use among people who inject drugs: A global systematic review and meta-analysis” by Paige Webb et al (2024) via International Journal of Drug Policy…what trends are there in the drug world in your region? Link: sciencedirect.com/science/articl… #DrugPolicy

“Breaking barriers: Supporting a syndemics approach to hepatitis C elimination” by Megan Rose Curtis, Laura Marks, & Madeline McCrary (2024) via International Journal of Drug Policy…do you think a syndemic approach will help achieve elimination? Link: sciencedirect.com/science/articl… #HepatitisC

🚨Call for Papers🚨 The Special Issue accepts articles on innovative strategies and evidence-based implementation research to improve infectious diseases care in prisons, jails, and other carceral settings. Submissions due December 1st 2024 Link: sciencedirect.com/journal/intern…

“Reducing alcohol harms whilst minimising impact on hospitality businesses: ‘Sweetspot’ policy options” by Niamh Fitzgerald et al (2024) via International Journal of Drug Policy…what does alcohol harm reduction look like to you? Link: sciencedirect.com/science/articl… #HarmReduction

“Comparing methadone policy and practice in France and the US: Implications for US policy reform” by Honora Englander et al (2024) via International Journal of Drug Policy…where do you think has the best methadone policy? Link: sciencedirect.com/science/articl… #DrugPolicy

“Decriminalization or police mission creep? Critical appraisal of law enforcement involvement in British Columbia, Canada's decriminalization framework” by Liam Michaud 🇵🇸, Jenn McDermid, Aaron Bailey, & tyson singh kelsall ਟਾਈਸਨ ਸਿੰਘ (2024) via International Journal of Drug Policy Link: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

“The Global Psychedelic Survey: Consumer characteristics, patterns of use, and access in primarily anglophone regions around the world” by Stephanie Lake & Philippe Lucas (2024) via International Journal of Drug Policy…whats your favourite psychedelic? Link: sciencedirect.com/science/articl… #DrugPolicy

“Chemsex as lines of flight? Critical Deleuzean perspectives on chemical intimacies” by Qian Hui Tan & Rayner Kay Jin Tan (2024) via International Journal of Drug Policy…does chemsex happen a lot in your area? Link: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

“Women and opioid use disorder treatment: A scoping review of experiences, use of patient-reported experience measures, and integration of person-centred care principles” by Chloe Haynes et al (2024). Are women treated differently in OUD care? Link: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

“Hybrid drug dealing: Merging on- and offline spheres when dealing drugs via social media” by Nina Korshøj and Thomas Friis Søgaard via International Journal of Drug Policy…what social media platforms are most common to sell drugs? Link: sciencedirect.com/science/articl… #DrugDealing

“It's going to get pretty tippy”: Stakeholder perspectives on the (dys)function of a four pillars drug strategy” by Alissa Greer, Naomi Zakimi, & Alison Ritter via International Journal of Drug Policy….what needs to change to the 4 pillar approach? Link: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…