Unapologetically passionate about supporting policy that reduces the harms of substance use. Education experts. #EndTheDrugWar #HarmReduction #TrailofTruth
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Truth Pharma is a group that highlights overdose deaths. Organizers were in Chicago this week for the DNC and to press politicians on a crisis that kills tens of thousands each year.
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"I'm a grieving mom. I lost my son to a heroin overdose 10 years ago. And we are not doing enough as a nation to address the overdose epidemic."
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I talked to Alexis Pleus, founder of advocacy group Truth Pharm, outside the DNC. Her son died of a heroin overdose 10 years ago.
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As Kamala Harris and Donald Trump traded barbs Tuesday, the running gag of politics is that no matter what party is in office, the reality for those most in need doesn't change much, writes @NotesFromHeL inquirer.com/opinion/trump-h…
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Congrats to @terrellpnny our Community Engagement & Advocacy Manager, who was honored at the NYS Public Health Partnership Conference by @nyspha, @nysacho & @nysarhinfo for his outstanding contributions to public health and the harm reduction movement!
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Thank you @NYDailyNews Editorial Board for your support to authorize OPCs in NY. We must expand this evidence-based strategy that has saved 1538 lives in NYC and makes treatment more accessible. Let's act now to #EndOverdoseNY. Read the op-ed here: bit.ly/3UPXWvZ
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The evidence is clear the unregulated toxic drug supply (FENTANYL) is killing people, AND the evidence is clear that safer supply is reducing overdose deaths.
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“The evidence for safer supply is not perfect, but in countries where deaths are escalating due to toxic unregulated drug supplies, governments need to take urgent action. This means… investing in safer supply interventions”
Our editorial in @bmj_latest
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New report provides detailed insight into how CT cities are spending opioid settlement money. All but 3 of the state’s 169 cities & towns have reported spending priorities, which span procuring medication to providing overdose education. via @wnpr buff.ly/41PB0jw
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Alexis Pleus, Executive Director of @truthpharm speaks on declaring state emergency for the NYS overdose crisis #EndOverdose #OPCSNOW #StateOfTheState
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Harm reduction advocates are protesting outside the entrance the Capitol over Hochul's continued refusal to dedicate opioid settlement funds for supervised injection sites. A state-created advisory board has recommended twice using the funds for that purpose
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US Supreme Court justices struggled over whether to approve OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma's bankruptcy settlement, voicing concern the deal would shield its wealthy Sackler family owners reut.rs/3R4hBXf
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If you want to hear from those people directly & see what it was like this morning, check out this video by @hnorms @KFFHealthNews youtube.com/shorts/ULPxZTIWS…
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Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan that shields Sackler family faces Supreme Court arguments today cbsn.ws/482m2J2
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Supreme Court wrestles with OxyContin settlement and legal shield for Sackler family. trib.al/E2ZbnGi
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Right now: we’re with Nan Goldin demanding SCOTUS strike down the Sacklers’ sham deal that lets corporations escape liability for the harms they cause. Families who lost loved ones to overdose are asking for the true restitution & accountability they deserve. #SacklerReleases
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17 min recap of scotus on #Sacklerreleases you can heat @sacklerpain @TruthPharm in the background #PurduePharma open.spotify.com/episode/20P…
