While media went against progressive policies, the evidence starts to roll on #Oregon: fentanyl, not decriminalisation, led to a surge in drug-related deaths there. We need new ways to reduce drug harms - not a return to broken ones! jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/…

What part inspired our latest show on #drugs and #parenting, now available to listen back to on SoundCloud >>>>>on.soundcloud.com/2higjNDNLSXgaP…

Journalists are meant to speak truth to power. That's our job. But what do you do when that power is your own news org? This thread (professional suicide note?) is about The Guardian & The Observer's future. Because it turns out you can’t believe everything you read on a poster.. 1/

What’s in your Ket?  ⏰ When: 6.30-7.30pm Wednesday 23rd October  📍 Where: Centre Space Studios & Gallery, 6 Leonard Lane, Bristol BS1 1EA  ❓ Who: Anyone who uses or who spends time around people who use Ket  🔗 headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/centr…

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Finally I can reveal what I’ve been working on since leaving Vice earlier this year...🧵 1/12

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Do you have new research, policy initiatives or practical experience that can show others from around the world how to make nightlife safer? We invite you to submit an abstract to share your knowledge & experience at CH13. theclubhealthconference.com/abstract Zara Quigg Andrew M Bennett

The 1st & only regular #drugchecking service in the UK (us!) celebrates the 1st birthday next month 🥳 After many months of stakeholder negotiations, more drug checking services will be opening next year. Thank you to everyone who supported us in 2024, especially our volunteers!

Palestinian families are getting killed. Meanwhile, celebrities take family Christmas portraits. This is 2024

“Piatkowski says this can happen in an environment where there is widespread stigma, few public health frameworks and little messaging towards users. He says we need open, nuanced and balanced discussions about these drugs.” Griffith University Griffith Centre for Mental Health theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

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Is 'The Sesh' starting to catch up with Millennials? While Gen Z are embracing sober curiosity, the toll of sustained drug use is becoming more pronounced in older generations. @dhillierwrites reports mixmag.net/feature/the-se…

I'm delighted to launch my book The Moral Lessons of Chemsex - there will be an in person launch in Manchester on the 24th June 1830-2130, and an online launch on the 2nd July 1600 (GMT +1). You can download the book for free from taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-mon... - full details below

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