Health Justice for PA

PA Coalition raising awareness on the intersection of substance use and the criminal legal system through a #HarmReduction lens | Organized by @elevyst/@aclupa

[Prison Policy Initiative @PrisonPolicy]

Medication-assisted treatment is the most effective treatment for opioid use disorder. But, it is the least common treatment option offered behind bars. Only 1% of people with SUD in state & federal prisons reported receiving MAT at any point since their admission.

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Overdose prevention sites & other harm reduction services save lives & provide connection, community, & support to people who use drugs. Incarcerating people who use drugs exacerbates the overdose crisis at the expense of our communities. Pennsylvanians deserve better.

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A new first of its kind study reveals that tens of thousands of Americans every year are wrongly implicated by field drug tests. The study found that almost 30,000 arrests stem from a false positive.
https://t.co/B1VSyCq7wo

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“While treatment is a needed support for many people, it will never meet all the needs of everyone who uses drugs” https://t.co/UYGGMNB6VJ

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Between 2019 and 2022, the commonwealth was home to the highest number of xylazine-related deaths in the country. Drug testing is helping to save lives and providing valuable information on the drug supply in Pennsylvania.
https://t.co/tZRodtprJo

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People struggling with substance use disorder need support, not stigma. Stigma creates barriers to accessing services like health care, housing programs, and treatment that save lives. #SupportNotStigma

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The criminal legal system punishes people who use drugs, perpetuating a cycle of trauma and harm. We need policies that are founded in evidence-based practices and provide support and reduce harm.

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Mercer County commissioners reported that the county Opioid Settlement Committee has awarded nine grants worth $656,000 so far. https://t.co/k7A5aogdle

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Opioid Settlement Grant Funding Applications Open In Delaware County https://t.co/PmE4xKoH1Z

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Incarceration does not solve substance use disorder. Pennsylvania policy makers must prioritize evidence-based solutions. #HarmReduction #SubstanceUse

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The drug supply is deadly and drug checking is an important public health strategy to protect lives.

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Health Justice for PA is a coalition raising awareness on the intersection of drug use & the criminal legal system in Pennsylvania through a #HarmReduction lens. Visit our website to learn more and get involved: https://t.co/YYDwdDaXm9

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“One woman's controversial fight to make America accept drug users for who they are” from @NPR: https://t.co/yuf8FuG2NK

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Pennsylvanians like Ronald who are on probation and may be struggling with substance use need more support. Not more incarceration.

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"The policies and strategies the US has historically pursued to combat drug use are not helping to address the overdose crisis, evidenced by the fact that overdose fatalities are continuing to rise."

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NIDA Director Calls Abstinence-Only Approach “Catastrophic” for OD Crisis from @Filtermag_org: https://t.co/yZmuJaePef

[PA Harm Reduction Network @PAHarmReduction]

Pennsylvania is one of 12 states that do not implicitly or explicitly authorize syringe services programs through statute or regulation, according to a recent analysis. https://t.co/lM1h26m0hc

[PA Harm Reduction Network @PAHarmReduction]

Winter's chill is upon us in Pennsylvania! Stay warm and safe with these #HarmReduction tips: Bundle up in layers, keep spaces heated, stay dry to ward off cold risks. Let's prioritize well-being this season! ❄️ #WinterSafety #StayWarm

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“Curriculums that teach kids how to reduce the harms related to drug use can help save lives — but they're not a cure-all. This crisis requires a cultural shift. Educators, families and communities need to start having honest conversations about drug use.” https://t.co/RCWu7gBHw3

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The Chester County Dept of Drug & Alcohol Services is seeking input from folks who live or work in the county (especially those affected by opioids) to prioritize how opioid settlement funds will be used. The survey is open through 11/30:
https://t.co/96PxGwEm3o