Pursuing justice through a public health lens | We generate knowledge, translate knowledge into policy, and implement measures on ground | Antiracists | @NUSL
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The Action Lab at Northeastern University retweeted
Just released: Our free guide outlining what families need to know about drug-induced homicide (DIH) laws. Learn more: drugfree.org/DIH
The Action Lab at Northeastern University retweeted
We're so excited to share with you our IOAD 2025 theme: 'One big family, driven by hope' 💜
👉 Download your 2025 campaign kit now and start planning! bit.ly/3SDTb6T
#OneBigFamily #DrivenByHope #IOAD2025 #EndOverdose
The Action Lab at Northeastern University retweeted
As a reminder, fentanyl does not have magical powers.
h/t @LeoBeletsky
latimes.com/california/story…
The Action Lab at Northeastern University retweeted
SafeSpot is expanding and professionalizing under the umbrella of Boston Medical Center. Last fall, Massachusetts became the first state to fund such a line, allocating $350,000.
@The_BMC @GraykenBMC
washingtonpost.com/health/20…
The Action Lab at Northeastern University retweeted
“PPB made it clear the criteria was strict for deflection programs and expected that most people caught in possession of drugs will go to jail.”
Now that’s drugs are recriminalized, they’re being honest about what we knew all along. kptv.com/2024/09/02/4-arrest…
The Action Lab at Northeastern University retweeted
@maiasz Maia Szalavitz does a great job, as usual, breaking down addiction. nytimes.com/2024/09/13/opini…
The Action Lab at Northeastern University retweeted
In this episode of A Conversation With, Dr. Sarah Wakeman talks about the importance of collaboration between addiction experts & addiction reporters, and busts some common media myths about addiction. Full episode >> ow.ly/4rQj50SXf9k
#AConversationWith #ASAM
The Action Lab at Northeastern University retweeted
Today (August 31) is International Overdose Awareness Day – the world’s largest annual campaign to #EndOverdose
Share this video and help us make an impact 💜💜💜
#IOAD2024 #TogetherWeCan #OverdoseAwarenessMonth #OverdoseAwareness #OverdoseAwarenessWeek #OverdoseAware
The Action Lab at Northeastern University retweeted
We're so excited to see over 800 events, activities and purple landmarks on our #IOAD2024 global event map! 🌍
Find an activity near you and get involved in our big weekend of global action to #EndOverdose.
Add your activity now! bit.ly/4dHbh1x
The Action Lab at Northeastern University retweeted
It's officially August 31 in countries that experience the day first like #NewZealand, #Fiji, #Samoa, #Tonga + #Kiribati
For those communities participating in #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay today - wishing you all the best for your #OverdoseAwareness activities!
#IOAD2024
The Action Lab at Northeastern University retweeted
Here are a few things you should know about #Naloxone (also known as #Narcan) - a life-saving medicine that can temporarily reverse an opioid overdose.
To find out more, visit: bit.ly/3KUrhkt
#IOAD2024 #EndOverdose #Overdose #Opioids #Fentanyl #OverdoseAwareness
The Action Lab at Northeastern University retweeted
Despite proven successes in saving lives & better health outcomes, Syringe Services Programs (#SSPs) are not permitted in every state or community-with some SSPs being threatened or forced to suspend care. We should be expanding these life-saving services.
bit.ly/WVSSPBan
The Action Lab at Northeastern University retweeted
If you are hosting an event for #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay this week, tag us in @OverdoseDay so we can re-post/share and spread the message!
#IOAD2024 #TogetherWeCan #EndOverdose
The Action Lab at Northeastern University retweeted
Overdose prevention is possible. We hope you'll join us for our Aug. Foundational Fridays session "#Overdose 101" on Aug. 30, where we'll focus on preventing & identifying overdoses & discuss how to respond to & provide care after an overdose.
Register: bit.ly/Overdose10124
ALT Attendees of the free virtual session will be able to identify risk factors for overdose, discuss prevention strategies, and learn how a bystander can provide overdose reversal and compassionate support after a person regains consciousness.
The Action Lab at Northeastern University retweeted
State laws regarding the possession and distribution of drug checking equipment like fentanyl test strips are rapidly evolving. For the most recent information on the legal status of these technologies in your state, see our latest fact sheet: networkforphl.org/wp-content…
The Action Lab at Northeastern University retweeted
🧵The overdose prevention center (#OPC) in R.I. will undoubtedly save many lives. Beyond that, it will serve as a hub for the health & well-being of people who use drugs & entire communities. We need more of these life-saving centers to...
@WeberRenew
bit.ly/RIOPC
The Action Lab at Northeastern University retweeted
Happening next week! Join us for our free virtual training "#Overdose 101" to learn more about how to prevent and identify overdoses, and how to respond to and provide care after an overdose.
#harmreduction #harmreductionsaveslives #harmreductionishealthcare #harmreductionworks
Overdose prevention is possible. We hope you'll join us for our Aug. Foundational Fridays session "#Overdose 101" on Aug. 30, where we'll focus on preventing & identifying overdoses & discuss how to respond to & provide care after an overdose.
Register: bit.ly/Overdose10124
ALT Attendees of the free virtual session will be able to identify risk factors for overdose, discuss prevention strategies, and learn how a bystander can provide overdose reversal and compassionate support after a person regains consciousness.
The Action Lab at Northeastern University retweeted
“How we talk about people who use drugs, how we legislate about people who use drugs — people that you care about are watching how you do that. If you are not coming from a place of kindness and compassion […] you're making the people around you less safe.”
SafeSpot’s Stephen Murray talked with MASSterList about harm reduction, the state's overdose fatality crisis, and experiences that prompted his work for our 2nd Q+A installment.
AND: incumbents facing challengers this year, Great Barrington lawn signs…
massterlist.com/2024/08/16/a…
The Action Lab at Northeastern University retweeted
In this @statnews op-ed, @DrSarahWakeman, MD, senior medical director for substance use disorder, talks about the need to fully integrate addiction treatment into the health care system. spklr.io/6015ShDh
