SSDP Aotearoa

Students for Sensible Drug Policy Aotearoa (NZ) - striving to make positive changes to drug education and policy within New Zealand.

[Charity Monareng @MonarengCharity]

The recognition that matters. @SSDPIntl @SSDPNZ A whole shout out in the New Zealand Parliament. Include young people in all policy discussions especially drug policy discussions.

[SSDP Aotearoa @SSDPNZ]

SSDP Ōtepoti & Hold On To Your Friends are urging the Govt to get the Community Participation Bill through before it's too late. Let's reduce alcohol harm by empowering community!

(PETITION: https://t.co/d7TOkJP7E3)

[SSDP Aotearoa @SSDPNZ]

Some great work regarding our home!

[SSDP Aotearoa @SSDPNZ]

Today is international "Support. Don't Punish" Day of Action.

For the people in the back - the War on Drugs exacerbates harm, inequity, and contravenes human rights. Bad drug policy is a global problem.

We need change!

#SupportDontPunish #stopthestigma

[KnowYourStuffNZ @KnowYourStuffNZ]

Hey friends! Can you help Alex with their MA Thesis?

They're looking at links between personality traits and psychedelic experience types, so if you're over 18 and have taken psychedelics, boop the link. All responses are completely anonymous 😊🍄

https://t.co/UhGlqYonxH

[SSDP Aotearoa @SSDPNZ]

We know there's a need for change - come on down and support the cause this weekend!

[SSDP Aotearoa @SSDPNZ]

Screening the great documentary, People and Dancefloors - Thursday in Ōtepoti/Dunedin! @PDancefloors

Discussion with local dancefloor legends will follow! 6pm OUSA Clubs and Socs.

See link for more details: https://t.co/PFAMPoJzO3

[SSDP Aotearoa @SSDPNZ]

Home grown solutions! Ka mau te wehi!

[RNZ - Nine To Noon @ninetonoon]

"It's very much part of honouring and respecting who we are." Rangiwaho Marae trustee Jody Toroa on new research into how of a native mushroom can help with addiction issues. @manucaddie
https://t.co/zYEOTxoJrP

[NZ Drug Foundation @nzdrug]

Bloody big round of applause for all the organisations and people that got NZ to this point - particularly @KnowYourStuffNZ, who led the charge, and shout-out to our fellow drug checking services @nznep and ESR. Drug checking saves lives. 🧡

[SSDP Aotearoa @SSDPNZ]

Great to see all the work being done by our international whānau!

[SSDP International @SSDPIntl]

Next generation of drug policy activists coming through! 🔊🔊🔊

Give today and your gift will be doubled thanks to @DrBronner, who is matching all gifts up to $2,500!
Paypal: https://t.co/huaBpEjVjo
GoFundMe: https://t.co/QDVRJeQCmh
Stripe: https://t.co/toCKohxAkN

[SSDP International @SSDPIntl]

@GhadaFathiWaly we're looking forward to a prompt response and a positive statement on human rights and drugs. @CSSDP @ssdpofficial @SSDPAustralia @SSDPNZ @YouthRISE @YouthRISE_NG @ssdpuk

[Sarah Helm (she/her) @sarahatthehelm]

WE WON!
Literally our team have started to procure injectable naloxone this week.

And we are just putting the finishing touches on an application to Pharmac to fund the nasal spray, which is a LOT easier to use for mates, loved ones and first responders.

[NZ Drug Foundation @nzdrug]

Sign our petition calling on the NZ Govt to overturn cannabis possession and use charges, pardon and apologise to those convicted and decriminalise cannabis possession and use!
https://t.co/5pfc148WL7

[NZ Drug Foundation @nzdrug]

We call on the NZ Government to follow suit. So many lives that have been, and continue to be, ruined by cannabis possession convictions. @jacindaardern @KiriAllan @AndrewLittleMP

[KnowYourStuffNZ @KnowYourStuffNZ]

Have you ever wondered how we find out what's in your substances?

This nifty short video from our friends at The Level explains how we do drive the science that helps you make safer decisions about what you put in your bodies 💛😊

[SSDP International @SSDPIntl]

@UNODC talking about how inequalities can influence the risk factors relating to youth drug use. Maybe we should start listening to the directly affected youth on what we need? We are in the room. #nothingaboutuswithoutus #CND65

[NZ Drug Foundation @nzdrug]

Out this morning: a new report jointly commissioned by the Drug Foundation and @HelenClarkFound shows New Zealand’s approach to methamphetamine needs a thorough overhaul, with existing policies failing the community and causing significant harm. https://t.co/EMS3RvfRaM

[SSDP Aotearoa @SSDPNZ]

Acting now will save lives - it's that simple

[NZ Drug Foundation @nzdrug]

"We want naloxone in the hands of every police officer, ambulance and fire engine. We also want it to be freely given out to people who use drugs, because at any given time we're at risk of fentanyl entering our drug supply."
- @sarahatthehelm

https://t.co/FY8xioP13r

[SSDP Aotearoa @SSDPNZ]

Some movement across the ditch... surely we are up next?

[Dr Nicole Lee @DrNicoleLee]

Nice work ACT and @PetterssonMLA. ACT government agrees to decriminalise the possession of small amounts of illicit drugs. Fingers crossed the other states and territories will follow.

https://t.co/a6H6Gk1GY1