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The "Common Sense" example is incumbent on society not individuals. For example it seems common sense to provide accessible properly labelled doses of drugs required to prevent OD. But I guess that would be seen as the dreaded socialism in the US?

“> 60 million people in LMICs have no or extremely limited access to either #palliative care services or essential PC meds (e.g., #opioids ) on the @WHO Model List. PC advocacy works to bring this global #publichealth #inequity to light” ScienceDirect sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

IDHDP - Three men's deaths in Birmingham related to new synthetic drug idhdp.com/en/resources/n…

IDHDP - Two doctors changing the rules idhdp.com/en/resources/n…

IDHDP - Senior doctors say idhdp.com/en/resources/n…

IDHDP - ICC authorises full inquiry into Rodrigo Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’ idhdp.com/en/resources/n…

Letter "time that doctors became involved in the discussion” clicks.101smartmessenger.co.uk/view_online/vi…..

Today we remember our dear friend & colleague Gary Sutton who died a year ago. He is missed so very much. Gary was an extraordinary person, intelligent, compassionate & rightfully indignant about the treatment of ppl who use drugs. We miss his humour & knowing smile #RIPGaz

The Taliban plans to ban drugs in Afghanistan. That could change the world for the worse | The Independent independent.co.uk/voices/taliban…

Former head of Britain's foreign policy calls for #DrugDecrim, as the country is ravaged by worsening overdose deaths crisis. thetimes.co.uk/article/decrim…

One of our first members. A great man and a titan in the field of harm reduction.

'Drug treatment services will be undermined if the needs of people using high doses of benzodiazepines are not addressed. The situation is now beyond urgent' // @SDFnews thenational.scot/politics/19481…

My patients don’t do the “pain seeking behavior” thing that people talk about so when a patient of mine with bad opioid addiction came in complaining of severe new onset back pain, I was concerned The point tenderness over his upper thoracic vertebrae sealed the deal 🧵

We have joined forces with @INPUD @mdm_france and @HRInews to launch a global declaration to inform development of @WHO Global Health Sector Strategies for #HIV, #ViralHep and #STIs. Sign it here: inhsu.org/news/declarati… #HCV #WorldHepatitisDay

At #INHSU2021 you'll have the chance to hear from experts in epidemiology and public health in #hepatitisC, other infectious diseases, and the broader health of #peoplewhousedrugs. Secure your virtual or in-person ticket today inhsu.org/2021-conferenc… #WorldHepatitisDay

How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect people who inject drugs in UK hprubse.nihr.ac.uk/news/how-did-t…

Government's hepatitis C plan aims to eliminate virus by 2030, via @nzherald nzherald.co.nz/nz/governments…

Really enjoyed your talk & really looking forward to reading it but sadly release date in UK put back until end of August 😢

📢There is still time to sign the declaration calling on the @WHO to support #decriminalization, #HarmReduction, community-led responses and person-centered service delivery in new global strategies for #HIV, #ViralHep and #STIs inhsu.org/news/declarati…

On 'Intn'l Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples' (Monday, 9 August), join us for a panel showcasing experiences of resistance & solidarity in response to the colonial '#WarOnDrugs'. Register & share! idpc.net/events/2021/08…

On 3rd September, I'll present a 'modest proposal' from me, @niamhrelease & @kirstie_release to decriminalise the possession of all drugs by repealing section 5(1) and (2) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. You can watch if interested.