Vicki Beere

I actually have an answer to why it was different. It was different because the Napalm Girl photograph did not actually end the war. A year before the photo was taken, a majority of Americans already believed it had been a mistake to send troops to Vietnam.

www.theverge.com/cs/features/...

I wish that the London Drug Commission had the bottle to make some real changes to cannabis drug policy, rather than tinkering round the edges.

We have even written the blueprint for them....

transformdrugs.org/publications...

@transformdrugs.bsky.social

Festival season has started!

When I'm not working on my PhD, in the summer, I can found working in a field keeping people safe and making sure they have a great time.

A fab time at #Slamdunk this weekend, the Kaiser Chiefs next then a few weeks off until the big one #BeatHerder.

More #Bradford2025
Baseline DJs and the orchestra of Opera North ✔️
A fantastic new Tower of Now by Saad Qureshi✔️
Hockney exhibition
Photographic exhibition of anti facism and the afro caribbean community in the 1980s ✔️

Holiday 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUDs) like methadone can cut overdose risk and save lives. We spoke with an expert on overdose deaths about how MOUDs can prevent fatalities, and the barriers to accessing them. Read or watch the full discussion: drugpolicy.org/resource/ove...

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

There is another way.... @transformdrugs.bsky.social

German techno played by a brass band! They had some incredible stamina.

Incredible show by Meute at Manchester Academy.

There's something about camping right next to the water (and being in it!) that is so relaxing 😊
#Ullswater

Making the most of the blue sky on the Norfolk coast. Skies full of geese , marshes full of Curlews and after three beach walks some very tired dogs!

Highlight of last week was the Take Drugs Seriously event in Sheff organised by @transformdrugs.bsky.social .

If we had #safesupply maybe Martha (pictured) could have spent her weekend recharging her batteries like I have ahead of another full on week of fieldwork.

carmack55 21h Follow Dozens of female Republican officials who have been fired by the Trump Administration's anti-DEl policies are complaining that Trump's firings were supposed to be according to race, not gender. DEI 816 @ 112

“You were ONLY supposed to be RACIST”

Just finished my second week of fieldwork and it's been BRILLIANT.

I've enjoyed working with incredible women who use drugs to co-design and start the research. Lots of great conversations fueled by brews, craft sessions, walking, the odd rant, poems, chicken nuggets and hugs.

What a pleasure.

Kicked off #Bradford2025 with a screening of the stunning film La Haine with live soundtrack from the Asian Dub Foundation.

Absolutely incredible.

Kemi Badenoch, "The child sexual abuse scandal is one of the worst scandals in British history"

Nadine Dorries, "I can assure you, the entire time I was in cabinet, this was never discussed"

We congratulate Scottish colleagues on the UKs first official Safer Drug Consumption Facility opening 13 Jan

Transform also worked towards this for years with politicians, service providers, police and media, nationally and internationally. From presenting to the Scottish Affairs Committee 2019 1/2

@scarrick.bsky.social for you!

This is mine everyday, inclement weather or not! #lazywhippet

What do you think should be a priority for future research into #addiction?

The Addiction Healthcare Goals team wants to hear from people with experience of addictions to #alcohol or other #drugs & their families, friends & supporters

Take the survey: southampton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Glad he's found a bit of back bone.

Good skills!!!

My girls ❤️

Some people in recent days have alleged a ‘cover-up’ over the grooming & rape of hundreds of young girls in predominantly northern UK towns, leading to calls for a ‘national’ public inquiry into child sexual exploitation

FWIW here’s a non-exhaustive list of inquiries into #CSE in last 12 yrs…

Inhumane

We're constantly fed a narrative of unlimited numbers of *potential* immigrants.

The truth is, by a long way, most people stay put.
And if they do move, they move within the borders of their country.
And if they do leave, they go next door.
And if policy allows it, they tend to go back again, too.

Drug alert from Manchester today
👇👇👇

Gisèle Pelicot trial live updates: Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband Dominique jailed for 20 years in mass rape trial The 72-year-old who drugged and raped his ex-wife is being sentenced along with 50 other men in France.

20 years!?!?!

That's just 20 weeks for each of the 51 rapists he arranged.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...

MDMA dissolved in liquid is likely to take effect more quickly than undissolved MDMA - take this into consideration when pacing yourself. Crystal or pills crushed and poured into liquid may not have fully dissolved, if consumed quickly after mixing. Putting MDMA in liquid does not weaken your dose - go slow, stay low. Do not share with others - this will help you assess how much you are taking.

Without testing your MDMA to find out the strength beforehand, you cannot know the actual dose you are dissolving in your drink. Strength of both crystal and pills varies a lot.This means that you cannot accurately dose by volume. If you do not let it fully dissolve, the sips at the bottom of your drink could be of higher concentration, which could lead you to take MDMA more rapidly than intended, particularly if you finish a drink or use a straw. Image of cola and MDMA powder.

It can be hard to know if something has fully dissolved. Make sure that it is finely crushed before you dissolve it. Shake or stir to give it the best chance to dissolve. Make sure you keep it separate from other drinks consumed around you to avoid accidental spiking, marking the bottle/glass. Stay hydrated with a non-intoxicating drink to help avoid overconsumption. Wait at least 90 minutes before considering redosing - add a low dose and give it time. Avoid mixing MDMA with other drugs.

Planning on dissolving MDMA in your drink?

Be aware of the risks as this has been linked with serious medical incidents across the UK.

If you are planning on taking MDMA, consider alternative modes of intake and be aware of the signs of drug-related emergency.

#GoSlowStayLow #TakeQuarterSipWater

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