Rob Ralphs

Criminologist @ Man Met Uni interested in all things drugs related: NPS, drug markets, drug policy, IPEDs, Chemsex, prescription drugs, harm reduction

[ESSD @ESSD_research]

Our call for the 36th annual ESSD conference presentation abstracts is out.
Deadline: 12th May

We look forward to seeing you in Prague this year! 🕺

[Rob Ralphs @MMUOutofit]

Only 3 days left to submit abstracts . . . 👇👇

[Release Drugs - @releasedrugs.bsky.social @Release_drugs]

#ISSDP2025 is coming up in #Manchester, UK from June 11-13, 2025 with a focus on #DrugPolicy & #SocialJustice.

Submit your abstract today!

⏰ Due: Jan 31 2025 https://t.co/ZyKqrUjZHj”

[HM Inspectorate of Probation @HMIProbation]

VACANCIES: We are launching a new programme of Approved Premises inspections and are seeking to recruit two inspectors. Apply by 31 January 2025. For more details: https://t.co/8fmF1lB1gX

[James Nicholls @jamescnicholls]

🚨New paper: ‘The implementation of safer drug consumption facilities in Scotland: a mixed methods needs assessment and feasibility study for the city of Edinburgh’

https://t.co/MwjqAXO1LA

[Peter Krykant @PeteKrykant_OPC]

Harm Reduction International Conference 2025 - the world's most active campaigners & activists will be there

I want a DCR with onsite drug testing open in Edinburgh by end of summer 2025, help me attend this conference to find out the best ways to do so
https://t.co/z9d9C14k8G

[ISSDP @ISSDrugPolicy]

💥Call for abstracts - #ISSDP2025💥

The 18th International Society for Study of Drug Policy Conference will be held in #Manchester, UK from June 11-13, 2025 with a focus on #DrugPolicy & #SocialJustice.

Submit your abstract today!

⏰ Due: Jan 17 2025

https://t.co/FckV3LipF1

[Rob Ralphs @MMUOutofit]

R.I.P Patsy Mckie. An amazing and inspiring woman who I had the honour to know and work with @ Mothers Against Violence. A huge loss to the community and to those who work to reduce youth violence. ❤️

[Peter Krykant @PeteKrykant_OPC]

.@drorfh says

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Family printers, down with capitalism 👊

£25 includes UK P&P✅

Only 1 XL & 1 XXL left - [email protected] or PM

"Drugs are not prohibited because they're dangerous.

Drugs are dangerous because they're prohibited."

[Fiona Measham @FMeasham]

4 more days to qualify for a discount on Club Health 2025 registration.

[Dr Oliver Sutcliffe @sutcliffeob]

Fun afternoon with Prof Rob Ralph’s @MMUOutofit doing another one of our “tag team” interviews on our work @ManMetUni and how we are safeguarding vulnerable communities - this time with the @GranadaReports team. Watch for the piece in next week’s schedule :)

[ISSDP @ISSDrugPolicy]

💥🌎Call for Abstracts Now Open: #ISSDP2025 in Manchester, UK🌍💥

Join the 18th ISSDP Conference hosted by @drskew & Manchester Metropolitan University from June 11-13, 2025 with a focus on #DrugPolicy & #SocialJustice.

⏰Abstracts due: Jan 17 2025

https://t.co/FckV3LipF1

[Club Health Ghent 2025 @ClubHconference]

Abstracts are invited for oral, panel discussion and poster presentations. @EUDrugsAgency @FMeasham @AndrewMBennett1 @ZaraQuigg @NickyDirk @IrefreaEs @irefrea @WeAreTheLoopUK @LJMUPHI

[Peter Krykant @PeteKrykant_OPC]

🧵 Social Housing

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Couple months ago we got a wee social housing flat

Normally this is living room, but to give my 2 boys their own space I hope to put a false wall in the middle as each side has big windows

This wld make their Christmas

Age 13 & 9 they really need their

[Rob Ralphs @MMUOutofit]

@MrmorganPeter @janined2004 @JonFindlay6 🙂 How you doing mate? Long time

[Rob Ralphs @MMUOutofit]

I never get tired of seeing Michael Linnell’s pioneering harm reduction art work. Great to have him come and talk to our Crim & Sociology students as part of our harm reduction panel alongside Early Break’s @janined2004 and @JonFindlay6 Way Through’s national harm reduction lead

[Club Health Ghent 2025 @ClubHconference]

Five invited speakers confirmed. More to follow. https://t.co/qWgR6ZDYOF
@nickikilleen @vanhoben @AliBarfield10 @nightologists
@NickyDirkx @AndrewMBennett1

[Lifeshare @LifeshareUK]

We are really looking forward to this event on Thursday, who doesn’t love a Christmas carol, it’s a 6.45 start. Come along, sing some of your favourites and help our friends this Christmas 🎄

[Transform Drug Policy Foundation @TransformDrugs]

"Prohibition has not worked. Humane, evidence-based strategies are the only way forward"

@TheLancet editorial on Global Commission @globalcdp new report "Beyond Punishment: From Criminal Justice Responses to Drug Policy Reform"
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https://t.co/i2vLus5Tos

[Rob Ralphs @MMUOutofit]

@MMUCrimSoc students taking our drugs unit - useful for your critical review of UK drug policy . . .

[Transform Drug Policy Foundation @TransformDrugs]

Read the new Global Commission report here👇

https://t.co/fcs0Sezani
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[martin smith @martinsmith02]

Impact of ‘street’ benzodiazepines on drug‐related deaths in England, Wales and Northern Ireland - Rock - Drug and Alcohol Review - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/YYlmKJXEGO