Did you know that common household substances, such as vanilla extract, vitamins, hand sanitizers, and over-the-counter medications, can lead to “false positive” results for people going through urine testing for probation and parole? Yale University Professor Fiona Doherty explores this and other ethical concerns around these practices in this issue of the Federal Sentencing Reporter, which was guest edited by our team Center for Justice Innovation: https://lnkd.in/etDpAyNM
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This study describes the existence and types of state-level alcohol outlet density restrictions that have been adopted in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The state-level restrictions are also overlaid with existing data about state laws that either allow or limit local authority to regulate alcohol outlet density. Case studies of the density-related alcohol policy environments in 2 states (Massachusetts and Michigan) illustrate the nuances of how density restrictions function in practice. The study findings can inform efforts to address alcohol outlet density as a strategy for reducing excessive drinking and associated harm. https://bit.ly/3Vp5jL7
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How many times can we say MORE CRIMINILAZATION CAUSES THE SUPPLY TO BE ADULERATED WITH NEW MORE LETHAL POTENT SUBSTANCES. You hyper focused on heroin, we saw fentanyl. You hyper focused on fentanyl, we now have xylazine. Now you’re hyper focused on criminalizing xylazine and we see medetomidine. My knees are scabbed & bruised from reversing overdoses for 18 minutes on the ground. My Drop In center smells like decaying flesh. Rehabs arent even treating xylazine withdrawal yet. But yay. We have a new law against it. Solving absolutely nothing. Now we gotta research and deal with a new polychemical substance. Put your efforts into resources. Treatment. Housing. SAFE SUPPLY. HARM REDUCTION. PUBLIC HEALTH. for the love of everything, PLEASE STOP INVESTING IN THIS FAILED DRUG WAR. #harmreduction #staysavage #sendhelp #safesupply #drugwar #failure #publichealth
Xylazine bill criminalizing possession in Pa. heads to Gov. Shapiro’s desk
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Today is National Alcohol Screening Day! It's always important to take intentional time to reassess our relationship with alcohol. My recent blog dives a bit deeper into recognizing the importance of alcohol in our personal lives and those we care about. Check out the blog here: https://hubs.li/Q02rxmv-0. #RethinkDrinking #NationalAlcoholScreeningDay
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This is WILD. We have to work together with law makers to help them understand the unintended consequences of legislation like this because it's not actually helping #publicpolicy #substanceusedisorder
How many times can we say MORE CRIMINILAZATION CAUSES THE SUPPLY TO BE ADULERATED WITH NEW MORE LETHAL POTENT SUBSTANCES. You hyper focused on heroin, we saw fentanyl. You hyper focused on fentanyl, we now have xylazine. Now you’re hyper focused on criminalizing xylazine and we see medetomidine. My knees are scabbed & bruised from reversing overdoses for 18 minutes on the ground. My Drop In center smells like decaying flesh. Rehabs arent even treating xylazine withdrawal yet. But yay. We have a new law against it. Solving absolutely nothing. Now we gotta research and deal with a new polychemical substance. Put your efforts into resources. Treatment. Housing. SAFE SUPPLY. HARM REDUCTION. PUBLIC HEALTH. for the love of everything, PLEASE STOP INVESTING IN THIS FAILED DRUG WAR. #harmreduction #staysavage #sendhelp #safesupply #drugwar #failure #publichealth
Xylazine bill criminalizing possession in Pa. heads to Gov. Shapiro’s desk
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This is a slippery slope as well- this shit is cut into so much now; black market marijuana vapes, for one. You are criminalizing something that not everyone is trying to do or is aware that they are. There has to be a different approach to both the issue of hugely increased homelessness as well as substance use. Criminalize those selling this shit; unless the plan is to just restock the for-profit prisons?
How many times can we say MORE CRIMINILAZATION CAUSES THE SUPPLY TO BE ADULERATED WITH NEW MORE LETHAL POTENT SUBSTANCES. You hyper focused on heroin, we saw fentanyl. You hyper focused on fentanyl, we now have xylazine. Now you’re hyper focused on criminalizing xylazine and we see medetomidine. My knees are scabbed & bruised from reversing overdoses for 18 minutes on the ground. My Drop In center smells like decaying flesh. Rehabs arent even treating xylazine withdrawal yet. But yay. We have a new law against it. Solving absolutely nothing. Now we gotta research and deal with a new polychemical substance. Put your efforts into resources. Treatment. Housing. SAFE SUPPLY. HARM REDUCTION. PUBLIC HEALTH. for the love of everything, PLEASE STOP INVESTING IN THIS FAILED DRUG WAR. #harmreduction #staysavage #sendhelp #safesupply #drugwar #failure #publichealth
Xylazine bill criminalizing possession in Pa. heads to Gov. Shapiro’s desk
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Great to see the spotlight on this, alcohol is the drug that causes the most harm as indicated on the harm index. The cost of that harm to the country has all most doubled in the last 10 - 15 years. It is time to implement measures that will lead to lessening that harm. https://lnkd.in/gVDc3QeT
Alcohol causing 20 times the harm of meth, police float tighter regulation
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Emergence of Nitazenes in Australia: A New Challenge Far Beyond Fentanyl Australia is facing a new and formidable challenge in its ongoing battle against the opioid crisis, with the detection of substances more potent than fentanyl. Known as nitazenes, these synthetic opioids have recently made their presence known down under, raising significant concerns among public health officials and law enforcement agencies. The Emergence of Nitazenes Nitazenes,… Read More: https://lnkd.in/ghNMHUyH
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Tailored text message interventions outperform more basic alcohol tracking, leading to greater alcohol reductions over 6 months. Though individuals who only tracked their alcohol use did well too. Learn more about the intervention here https://buff.ly/4bATVCt | #RecoveryThroughScience #recovery #science #addiction
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Let's tackle the harms of alcohol, from the individual to the societal level, with doctors from different specializations related to alcohol use. Join our event “Debunking Alcohol Myths: A Discussion on the Evidence of Alcohol Harms”, happening tomorrow, September 24, 2024! Register now at https://lnkd.in/gCeVMbR5 #SinTaxCoalition #UPMNIH #AlcoholHarmsAwareness
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