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yahoo.com/entertainment/… “A half-century of failed policy, one trillion dollars and forty-five million arrests has not reduced daily drug use–at all. The U.S. still leads the world in illegal drug consumption, drugs are cheaper, more available, and more potent than ever before….

youtu.be/wJUXLqNHCaI?fe… @DOGE

Groups in Illinois providing harm reduction services are set to receive at least $15 million from settlements between states and prescription drug companies. trib.al/f3Euc3n

The front page of today's Chicago Tribune. Read the e-edition here: chicagotribune.com/enewspaper

NEW REPORT: Today we released the 10th anniversary edition of Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie, once again providing the statistical big picture of incarceration in the U.S. and busting persistent myths about why this country locks up so many people. 🧵

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Brian found hope & healing through our OPCs. Our centers are more than just safe spaces – they offer critical resources & connections. No one should lose their life to an overdose. Hear more stories from our community in our baseline report. bit.ly/48AhJVz

Steven struggled with mental health & drug use. He found solace & support at our OPC. "Just hanging out with good people, just the smallest things can make a big difference.” That's the power of our OPCs and community. Learn more in our baseline report. bit.ly/48AhJVz

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Community leaders and residents gathered Tuesday to select action items for inclusion into La Salle’s 10-year plan during Strategic Community Planning. shawlocal.com/illinois-valle…

1 in 10 people in state prison today was homeless before turning 18. 1 in 5 was in public housing before 18. 1 in 5 was in foster care. The U.S continues to allow kids to grow up in poverty - and then end up in prison.

Rehabs are the only business with a 7-10% success rate that blame clients. A big reason is treatment is not customized to the needs of the client. It’s generally whatever bed is available. Many rehabs don’t use evidence based treatments, have underpaid staff, limited oversight.

“Laws, policies and practices deployed to address drug use must not end up exacerbating human suffering.” ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

Visualizing the four waves of the US overdose crisis From recent @AddictionJrnl paper with @ChelseaLShover: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ad…

"Homelessness is often blamed on drug addiction, but the data do not agree... the strongest predictor of homelessness is an increase in housing costs, full stop." In an excellent piece by @MorganGodvin truthout.org/articles/dont-…

Need to talk to a few people experiencing issues related to shortage of ADHD and pain meds for NY Times. Please email me at maiasz@gmail.com if you can help and please RT and thank you!!!!

One of my brothers died addicted and unhoused. I know firsthand the devastating effects of drug use on a family. The gift of life is precious, and we must do all we can to provide support and services to anyone struggling with the pain of addiction. chicago.suntimes.com/2023/8/28/2384…

Thanks @‌the_everywhere_project for making this post. This is super important information! If you’ve got Narcan, carry it with you always. If you don’t have it, here’s a list of places to get it in NYC: buff.ly/3OGCEO9

We Can Prevent Overdose Deaths If We Change How We Think About Them. time.com/6304772/preven…

Fentanyl moms are grieving and I feel for them. Jailing user/dealers may make politicians look good, but these laws won’t stop fentanyl; they’ll stop drug users from calling 911. Ppl with OUD need walk-in clinics, harm reduction, social supports & MAT. nytimes.com/2023/06/21/hea…