Drug user liberation is the radical idea that people who use drugs deserve autonomy, dignity, and respect. Harm reduction prioritizes human rights over punishment and empower people to make choices about their own bodies and health. It's critical we don't lose sight of that.
HB 4002 provides multiple paths for arrest records, relapse and jail, wasting taxpayer dollars that would be better spent expanding access to addiction treatment services. #orpol#orleg#NOtoHB4002
Measure 110 is being repealed today.
Drug possession will become a misdemeanor and people will immediately start going to jail if they don’t stop using drugs precisely on someone else’s timeline.
They took weeks from me for an empty bag, “residue amount.” Detoxed in jail.
3/5 Naloxone is essential, but it's reactive. Safe supply is proactive. It empowers people to use drugs safely, reducing the risk of overdose and other harms.
Naloxone saves lives, but it's not enough. We need to address the root causes of the overdose crisis. Safe supply is the answer. It's time to demand safe, regulated drugs for all, especially in Black and brown communities. #SafeSupply#HarmReduction
With the @BuffaloBills playing across the pond on Sunday morning, I know fans will be gathering for the big game & may fancy a pint.
I'm directing the State Liquor Authority to extend the deadline for special permits, so sports bars & restaurants can serve as early as 8am. ❤️💙
Ryan Carson was a big part of one of the most fun-filled and free spirited days we've ever had for PWUD here. He brought a lot of energy to us when he finished his walk from Brooklyn to downtown Buffalo. This is how we'll remember him. #HarmReduction
Jessie, a @NeverUseAlone operator, tried for years to force her daughter to change. When nothing worked, she came around to a whole new way of thinking. https://t.co/gRy7tdkC31