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20 Jan 2025
Thanks to everyone who has followed us and supported us here, we hope you will continue to do so on our other platforms, as we move away from this one. #HarmReduction
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Crew: Mind Altering retweeted
10 Jan 2025
##GetNaloxone from @crew_2000 by post from @sfad or find your local drug service via @SDFnews
crew.scot/what-we-do/get-nal…
10 Jan 2025
Here are 2 tables I made, showing results of the samples sent just from Scotland to @WEDINOSProject for testing. See changing incidence of nitazenes (very potent synthetic opioids). Sadly 2025 is likely to be even worse in Scotland but also all over the UK, as heroin gets scarce.
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Crew: Mind Altering retweeted
9 Jan 2025
@SRConsortium @SDFnews @ScotFamADrugs @BIHRhumanrights @TSIScotNet @SHAAPAlcohol @scotgov @ScotGovJustice @SP_Justice @crew_2000 @WeAreWithYou @CJVSF @ccpscotland @scvotweet @AberdeenADP @AConstance23 @ArgyllADP @AiR_Aberdeen @AidnAbet_Scot @AidanAuthor @alan_miller01
9 Jan 2025
🗣️We have a new blog!
Tom Bennett from @SRConsortium discusses the importance of overcoming stigma to understand the human rights of people with alcohol problems when accessing support. #StigmaSeries
Read: shaap.org.uk/blog/438-human-…
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Crew: Mind Altering retweeted
10 Jan 2025
When you enter The Thistle, you’ll always be welcomed in by a friendly member of the team where you can register confidentially, or if you’ve been before, check in.
To watch the full video and to find out more about The Thistle, go to: ow.ly/Qj6Z50UCoNv
@GCHSCP
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Crew: Mind Altering retweeted
4 Jan 2025
"UK's first drug consumption room to open in Glasgow" - Located on Hunter Street in the city’s east end, the facility – known as the Thistle – will open on January 13 and operate between 9am and 9pm, 365 days a year.
itv.com/news/2025-01-03/uks-…
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Crew: Mind Altering retweeted
4 Jan 2025
“UK's first drug consumption room to open in Glasgow” next week. About time too.
Come on England Wales. What could be wrong with a mobile van where needed, @SteveT_OHID , @ukhomeoffice?
Simple common sense, supported by @UNODC itv.com/news/2025-01-03/uks-…
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Crew: Mind Altering retweeted
31 Dec 2024
🐌 Start low, go slow
💜 Stick with your mates
⏱️ Wait at least 90m - 2 hrs if you choose to redose
✨️#PleaseJustSay if you feel unwell
#MDMAHarmReduction here: crew.scot/drug/mdma/
31 Dec 2024
The MDMA market has changed.
Through our 'Back of House' drug checking, we found that MDMA pills, powders and crystals contain more MDMA than before. This increases the risk of drug emergencies.
Be in the know: drugs.ie/mdma_harm_reduction…
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Crew: Mind Altering retweeted
31 Dec 2024
If anybody in @Scotambservice needs a safe space to reach out please contact us (Sooze or Kira). We have many years of experience supporting vulnerable individuals. We've got you 🤗📎🕊️
25 Dec 2024
Struggling with suicidal thoughts? The #Ambulance Staff Crisis Phoneline is open 24/7 to support the UK's #AmbulanceStaff.
Independent | Confidential | Staffed by counsellors with experience supporting #BlueLight workers
T: 0300 373 0898
W: theasc.org.uk/crisis
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Crew: Mind Altering retweeted
30 Dec 2024
Following 2 deaths in 2 days of Scottish ambulance service staff, it's so important to speak about mental health.
We are exposed to so much and feel like we always need to help others, but it's so important to look after ourselves.
Any SAS staff needing an invite to page below?
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Crew: Mind Altering retweeted
28 Dec 2024
The Loop is back in Brunswick Square today!
Submit your substances between 12pm - 7pm.
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24 Dec 2024
Thank you @NaloxonePlym
for this alert about contaminants sold as MDMA near Plymouth resulting in serious harms.
Free, non -judgmental drug checking event @BDProads with @WeAreTheLoopUK Saturday 28th December in Bristol
Free testing by post: @WEDINOSProject
#CarryNaloxone
24 Dec 2024
Contaminated #MDMA has been found in an area close to #Plymouth. #Naloxone has been effective in some cases.
The drug being sold as MDMA has none of the desired effects of MDMA. It is white and crystalline.
Check your drugs - find out about reagent tests.
#naloxonesaveslives
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24 Dec 2024
More info on how, why and where you can get dr*gs tested and checked without judgement: crew.scot/drugs-information/…
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Crew: Mind Altering retweeted
22 Dec 2024
The 1st & only regular #drugchecking service in the UK (us!) celebrates the 1st birthday next month 🥳
After many months of stakeholder negotiations, more drug checking services will be opening next year.
Thank you to everyone who supported us in 2024, especially our volunteers!
20 Dec 2024
1. UK’s first regular drug checking service opens in Bristol
After years of groundbreaking harm reduction (regularly supported by Transform), @WeAreTheLoopUK finally succeeded in opening the UK's 1st Home Office approved drug checking service in Transform's hometown, Bristol
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19 Dec 2024
#GetNaloxone free from Crew, your local drug treatment service (find via @SDFnews in Scotland) or by post from @ScotFamADrugs
crew.scot/what-we-do/get-nal…
19 Dec 2024
⚠️WARNING!⚠️ 19 Dec 2024
Following testing by our scientists, a #harmreduction #warning, has been issued by #Greater #Manchester Drugs Early Warning System
Important #medical & #welfare guidance for #nitazene #intoxication
Stay safe and if unwell please seek medical attention
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Crew: Mind Altering retweeted
13 Dec 2024
📣 In 2024 The Loop tested 643 pills, obtained from across UK event- & community-based testing.
What did we learn?
>95% of pills contained more than an average adult dose (~100mg) of MDMA
>99% of pills contained only MDMA & no other drug
🐌 #GoSlowStayLow
💧#TakeQuarterSipWater
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Crew: Mind Altering retweeted
13 Dec 2024
Planning on dissolving MDMA in your drink?
Be aware of the risks as this has been linked with serious medical incidents across the UK.
If you are planning on taking MDMA, consider alternative modes of intake and be aware of signs of drug-related emergency.
#GoSlowStayLow
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This #HumanRightsDay, our latest report highlights how punitive drug policies disproportionately impact marginalized communities, fueling stigma and discrimination. A human rights-based approach to drug policy is essential. Read it here in EN, FR, ES: ow.ly/k4vf50Uo72B
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Crew: Mind Altering retweeted
11 Dec 2024
Visit alliance-scotland.org.uk/liv… to learn more about the #NationalCollaborative and their work to co-produce the Charter of Rights for People for Affected by Substance Use.
#CharterOfRights
#HumanRights
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11 Dec 2024
Zavid Mahmood from the UN Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner highlights the change needed for #MoreHumanDrugPolicy respecting rights to:
🌱Life
❤️Health
🌄Adequate standards of Living
🫂Privacy and Family Life
🌍Healthy Environment
#NationalCollaborative
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11 Dec 2024
And rights to freedom from:
⚠️Torture and other cruel, inhuman degrading treatment or punishment
🚨Arbitrary arrest or detention
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