Colorado just modified its paraphernalia law to clarify that distribution of fentanyl test strips is legal in the state. Next, to remove syringes and other injection equipment.. https://t.co/69Hy2429sj
Earlier this week, deputies in Dana Point conducted a car stop on a vehicle that was reported stolen. As they were investigating, one of our deputies came in contact with illicitly manufactured fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, and immediately became ill.
Check out my poster on neck injection among PWID in LA and SF, CA at #HR2019
Message me for a copy. Neck injection is common, both self and assisted. Efforts to increase safety of this practice is needed; Policy to address this need in OPS and DCRs.
People who use drugs have the same human rights as anyone else. Rights are universal, says Michele Bachelet at the opening of the harm reduction conference in Porto
Latest Point in Time count finds almost 7,000 homeless people in Orange County; local cities see increases in their numbers - Los Angeles Times https://t.co/qmWcbGmwjH
Spent the day @UCIrvine with @Tanaro1 discussing misguided local opposition to @OrangeCountyNEP as part of the regional @APPAM_DC student conference. Tough and thoughtful conversation about the way forward and especially happy to see former @RANDCorporation colleague Dr. Tita
Missing this sweet face, gone 2 yrs today. Spare others our fate -- support MAT and a full range of Harm Reduction. Let the data speak. We rehash the proven and let good people die. #HarmReduction
Shout it from the rooftops: you cant overdose (or even experience symptoms) from fentanyl by touching it. This myth just wont die. It stresses out already anxious first responders, delaying lifesaving help. And diverts attn and resources from real solutions. Stamp it out