International Harm Reduction Day

Celebrated each year on 7 May, International Harm Reduction Day aims to promote evidence based public health policy, practices and human rights.

7 May 2016 |

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RT @INPUD: Drug #decriminalization is called politically transformative by many, but few are listening to what people who use drugs have to…

16 Jul 21

RT @maiasz: more evidence that incarceration = harm production and increases death risk, rather than providing any benefit

16 Jul 21

RT @gwittervitter1: Check out our new study in @AddictionJrnl that examined the risk of fatal OD following jail release. Findings highlight…

16 Jul 21

RT @NaomiSBS: ⭐️ editorial from @TheLancetHIV calling for an end to the war on drugs. 💚 the Global State of Harm Reduction shout out. @HRI…

6 Jul 21

The "Common Sense" example is incumbent on society not individuals. For example it seems common sense to provide ac… https://t.co/1olzutwhWW

4 Jul 21

@RebelEclectic The "Common Sense" is incumbent on society not individuals. For example accessible properly labelled… https://t.co/S96EbQriO6

3 Jul 21

@RebelEclectic You have it in quotes. Who said such a stupid thing?

2 Jul 21

@PsycheFlame No - it was a direct response to the previous tweet. Surprised you have BJJ so prominent.

2 Jul 21

@PsycheFlame ?

2 Jul 21

@TheRewiredSoul @maiasz @Rathmacan So silly - and I understand smoked in a state where it's legal?

2 Jul 21

@maiasz @Rathmacan @TheRewiredSoul Well - we sure have talked a lot about harm reduction in this thread. From ever… https://t.co/WRZrSgzAYg

2 Jul 21

@maiasz @Rathmacan @TheRewiredSoul I remember trying to explain that on TV news in 1998 - less use does not equate to less harm.

2 Jul 21

@Legalisecanabo @markannabis I would be really interested to see any official type document that uses the term 'har… https://t.co/otKziTACF5

2 Jul 21

@maiasz The honesty you show for your reaction is very appealing. After years pushing the envelope developing HR s… https://t.co/4nKLgNxfr3

2 Jul 21

RT @monicabarratt: @idhdp Great thread. What about drug safety? Safer drug use? I mean we also want better drug use. But what is that? If m…

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