The "Common Sense" example is incumbent on society not individuals. For example it seems common sense to provide accessible properly labelled doses of drugs required to prevent OD. But I guess that would be seen as the dreaded socialism in the US?
“> 60 million people in LMICs have no or extremely limited access to either #palliative care services or essential PC meds (e.g., #opioids ) on the @WHO Model List. PC advocacy works to bring this global #publichealth#inequity to light” ScienceDirect https://t.co/298qNBhkMZ
Today we remember our dear friend & colleague Gary Sutton who died a year ago. He is missed so very much. Gary was an extraordinary person, intelligent, compassionate & rightfully indignant about the treatment of ppl who use drugs. We miss his humour & knowing smile #RIPGaz
'Drug treatment services will be undermined if the needs of people using high doses of benzodiazepines are not addressed. The situation is now beyond urgent' // @SDFnews
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My patients don’t do the “pain seeking behavior” thing that people talk about so when a patient of mine with bad opioid addiction came in complaining of severe new onset back pain, I was concerned
The point tenderness over his upper thoracic vertebrae sealed the deal 🧵
At #INHSU2021 you'll have the chance to hear from experts in epidemiology and public health in #hepatitisC, other infectious diseases, and the broader health of #peoplewhousedrugs. Secure your virtual or in-person ticket today https://t.co/olRs43ZrIc #WorldHepatitisDay
📢There is still time to sign the declaration calling on the @WHO to support #decriminalization, #HarmReduction, community-led responses and person-centered service delivery in new global strategies for #HIV, #ViralHep and #STIs
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On 'Intn'l Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples' (Monday, 9 August), join us for a panel showcasing experiences of resistance & solidarity in response to the colonial '#WarOnDrugs'.
Register & share!
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On 3rd September, I'll present a 'modest proposal' from me, @niamhrelease & @kirstie_release to decriminalise the possession of all drugs by repealing section 5(1) and (2) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. You can watch if interested.