Let’s liberate methadone!!! ⁦Aaron Ferguson⁩ ⁦Zoe Weinstein MD, MS⁩

My Commentary, pleading for evidence-based policies to save lives. Luke Clippinger Senator Will Smith (District 20)

Tougher penalties won’t reduce overdoses  thedailyrecord.com/2024/03/29/inc…

After 6 years of testifying in favor of OPS in Maryland, I pray evidence prevails. Del. J. Peña-Melnyk Senator Pamela Beidle
New Empirical Evidence That Overdose Prevention Centers Save Lives cato.org/blog/new-empir… via Cato Institute

A victim of policy failure every step of the way. #EndOverdose

Nothing more to say. We know what works. #EndOverdose

DeSantis et al are fooling themselves if they think a border wall and more border patrol forces will stop US citizens from bringing fentanyl through legal crossings to sell to US citizens. #GOPDebate #Cato2024 cato.org/blog/us-citize…

'[T]he misconceptions it reinforces have resulted in a different sort of outrage, reflected in the headline above a recent New York Times video: 'They Live in Constant Pain, but Their Doctors Won't Help Them.'' reason.com/2023/08/23/a-n… via reason

The fentanyl overdose crisis is the direct result of the Iron Law of Prohibition. It will only get worse if we continue doubling down on the futile war on drugs. #GOPDebate #Cato2024 cato.org/multimedia/med…

'dozens of states are moving toward harsher drug penalties, despite decades of evidence that severe punishments do little to deter drug use..But now is not the time to reach for easy answers and give into dark impulses.' Ryan Hampton time.com/6304772/preven…

.OnPoint NYC, the nation's only recognized overdose prevention center, announced that they have averted 1000 potentially fatal overdoses. As the U.S. battles a devastating overdose epidemic, OnPoint NYC has taken compassionate action to save lives, making New York a model that

I thought we were beginning to see the war on drugs only set us back. My child died of an overdose (poly drug w/ fentanyl) but the last thing I want is to arrest (and charge w/ murder) other victims of our failures. Maia Szalavitz
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Hats off Leadership Anne Arundel for hosting panel 'Opioid Crossroads - Moving Forward' on June 1. My boiled down message: It's an OVERDOSE crisis, killing far too many good people, & moving forward calls for OPEN MINDS to proven initiatives. #EndTheDrugWar #harmreduction

Big Win! Following Rhode Island, Minnesota becomes the 2nd state to officially support overdose prevention centers. This afternoon, Governor Tim Walz signed SF 2934, which mandates the Commissioner of Human Services to establish overdose prevention centers and includes more than $14

There is no excuse for this photograph. The media habitually finds a sensational, degrading photo to accompany any article about drug use. More of the same here, but worse. Imagine a loved one in this photo. #EndTheDrugWar
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The last 20 years have seen a staggering increase in opioid-related morbidity and mortality. Although the consequences of untreated opioid use disorder are significant, it is a treatable illness. Learn more from Sarah Wakeman in our next Twitter Spaces: twitter.com/i/spaces/1eaKb…

ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING: Reps Justin Pearson and Justin Jones, who are black, have been expelled from the Tennessee House for protesting against gun violence. Rep Gloria Johnson, a white women, was allowed to keep her seat. This abuse of power and racism by the GOP will not be

grateful for reporter Dana Munro dana munro for her time & support and for Del. Joseline Pena Melnyk's Del. J. Peña-Melnyk tireless work to advance human rights. #EndTheDrugWar #StandUp4HumanRights
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