In Wokingham there’s not a brown paper bag or a bag of brown, but there is a brown bag. Upmarket spot I see.

Deactivated my X account. Feel cleaner already 😭

The hushing of any talk about the pleasure of using any psychoactive goes on outside academia too. The people most likely to talk about pleasure are the people who use substances. It has to be heard or resistance just hardens.

Govt are considering reclassifying ketamine to a class A drug. ACMD will consider and make recommendations.

We'll have to wait to see what ACMD say, plus whether Labour govt. decide to follow said recommendations.

Plans for new supervised drug injecting centre in Dublin The Ana Liffey Drug Project also wants to develop a Naloxone programme and a crisis detox unit for drug users.

Great news this morning across multiple media platforms, Dublin’s Supervised Injecting Facility is to open soon.
A journey that began in earnest on 20th January 2012…

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Looking forward to hearing about the SIPP from @pwud-pride.bsky.social results this morning. Bonus that it’s in Release’s new hub in London (a pleasant surprise 👌)

✊ yes! BDP’s health and harm reduction centre has continued to keep HR services separate, despite the trends for integrated services over the year. NSP, access to a nurse, drug checking once a month with @theloopuk.bsky.social and of course, a cup of coffee and a warm chat.

Senator Lynn Ruanne moderates an interesting session on #harmreduction in European cities #EHRC2024

DDN_Dec_2024 DDN December 2024/January 2025 | Page 18 We’re so quick to compartmentalise – as if that makes treatment easier. Early trauma, chaotic drug use... rehab. Social scene, few too many drinks, hiding a hangover... be careful not to overdo the le...

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6 lovely people I know and I make the case for separating treatment/recovery and #harmreduction in all of the UK.

@furlongp.bsky.social @hussey-deb.bsky.social @maddieohare.bsky.social Buff, Jon Findlay & Lucy O’Hare

#SaferLives2024 next up Al and Josh with Cranstoun X Rave Aid Crew. With Al sporting his Madonna mic 😂.

Great day so far @hussey-deb.bsky.social and Turning Point.

Mine too. A collection of beautiful songs.

Ta Mo Chleamhnas Deanta Van Morrison, The Chieftains · Irish Heartbeat · Song · 1988

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Love a bita Kneecap but they came a long time after sang in the native tongue.

It was a great experience for me last year, thank you. Very much looking forward to being there again (plus I can relax cos I won’t be speaking!!)

YouTube video by KNEECAP KNEECAP - Gael-Gigolos (Official Music Video)

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