@SeanJDunne @AodhanORiordain Funny how drug services all want decrim (Ana Liphey, Merchants Quay) but you have the authority to doubt their professional experience O.o
@SeanJDunne @AodhanORiordain Funny thing is Portugal had a worse problem with drugs than we currently do,w/ 1% addicted to heroin. That changed rapidly since 2001.. Hmm
@SeanJDunne @AodhanORiordain We help administer drug checking at UK festivals. 20% of drugs are taken out of circulation. That's decrim working & saving lives
@SeanJDunne @AodhanORiordain Prohibition means eroding relationships between youth and the Gardai. Currently, possession is a heavier charge than assault...
@SeanJDunne @AodhanORiordain Prohibition means spreading lies about drugs to instill fear. This means we don't get the education you speak of across to youths
@SeanJDunne @AodhanORiordain Young people are forced to group together due to harsh laws, making them reinforce their usage. We need drugs to be out in the open.
@SeanJDunne @AodhanORiordain A&E is actually quieter when people aren't admitted in the first place. Decriminalisation causes a reduction in overdose IN THE FIRST PLACE
@SeanJDunne @AodhanORiordain Education only works if drugs are destigmatized and young people aren't afraid to talk about drugs. Prohibition erodes families.
@SeanJDunne @AodhanORiordain There already is an issue that prohibition has done nothing to fix. In fact, things have only gotten worse. It worked in Portugal.
Every time you take out a drug dealer, you just create an opportunity for promotion to other gang members, usually w/ violence. #DrugPolicy https://t.co/MFeImUNX57
People who use heroin and other drugs don't get offered any dignity in their battle. Giving them dignity is the first step to recovery. https://t.co/KcMjmBymbp
BREAKING NEWS - People hospitalised in Manchester earlier this week were actually sold SPICE and not MDMA. We urgently need drug testing. https://t.co/8TtPT2JTcN