We advocate for enlightened drug policy in Colorado — based on science, guided by public health best practices, and rooted in the principles of harm reduction.
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Colorado Drug Policy Coalition retweeted
Our Deputy Director Kyle Giddings, in recovery for 11 years, knows firsthand that incarceration doesn’t heal addiction—it makes it worse. Colorado must reject the failed policies of the past.
Vote NO on SB-44. #NoOnSB44
We're at the Colorado Senate Judiciary Committee hearing for SB25-044 which would make possession, sharing, etc of any amount of synthetic opioids like fentanyl a felony.
codpc.org/stop-sb25-044
Listen: leg.colorado.gov/committee/a…
Colorado Drug Policy Coalition retweeted
J Healthcare Initiative's "Substance Use is a Spectrum" campaign is the best thing since Naloxone. It is time to unlearn, outdated WOD campaign messaging and learn about the many faces of PWUD. #endthestigma
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Colorado Drug Policy Coalition retweeted
NEXT WEEK: Oct 10th 4:30-6pm EST
Join us for a book talk with @Liz_Chiarello about her latest, "Policing Patients: Treatment and surveillance on the frontlines of the opioid crisis." Bring your questions!
Register: bit.ly/Oct2024BookTalk
ALT Drug Policy Alliance Book talk- Policing patients: Treatment and Surveillance on the frontlines of the opioid crisis Thursday October 10th 4:30-6pm EST Dr. Elizabeth Chiarello, Associate Professor of Sociology at Saint Louis University Register: bit.ly/Oct2024BookTalk ASL interpretation and live transcription provided. Access needs/questions: [email protected]
Colorado Drug Policy Coalition retweeted
🧵Harm reductionists took measures into their own hands to save lives & show what #overdoseprevention centers (OPCs) can offer to communities-lives saved, & health care needs addressed. The demonstration, on International #OverdoseAwarenessDay, included...
bit.ly/IOADDemonstration
Colorado Drug Policy Coalition retweeted
Over 1,400 people responded to fictional overdose obituaries. Key details were varied to discover which traits made participants more likely to assign blame to the victim.
Study author @sydneyasauer describes her findings, and the stigma they illustrate:
filtermag.org/overdose-stigm…
Colorado Drug Policy Coalition retweeted
At least 27 states explicitly require hospitals to alert child welfare agencies after a mother tests positive for drugs before giving birth.. But not a single state requires hospitals to confirm test results before reporting themarshallproject.org/2024/…
Colorado Drug Policy Coalition retweeted
Professor Brandon Marshall stresses the importance of overdose prevention centers ahead of #IOAD2024. "We know the more frequently someone uses an OPC, the more likely they are to enter substance use disorder treatment," he says. @pph_collective marijuanamoment.net/congress…
Colorado Drug Policy Coalition retweeted
Thank you, @AnushaRoyNews, for your ethical, respectful & accurate journalism. Thank you to our participants for trusting us. Thank you to our brave advocate team for risking your freedom and prioritizing human lives over all else! 📣
Harm reduction activists in Denver stood up a pop-up Overdose Prevention Center today at Civic Center Park, joining similar actions across the country as part of #OPCSolidarity Week.
(🙏 to @AnushaRoyNews at @9NEWS for your sensitive coverage of this important topic!) (1 of 5)
Colorado Drug Policy Coalition retweeted
It's not complicated & it should not be controversial - we are talking about giving oxygen in the event of a medical emergency! Stop prioritizing awareness over saving lives. At this point, just get out of our way because we are going to save our people. Period. #opcsolidarity – at Denver, CO
In honor of International Overdose Awareness Day, a global event to raise awareness of overdoses & reduce stigma of drug-related deaths, the #Denver City and County Building is lit purple. For more information and resources, visit denvergov.org/overdosepreven… #IOAD #IOAD2024
ALT Denver City and County Building illuminated in purple light at dusk.
Colorado Drug Policy Coalition retweeted
I last used heroin in 2013. I overdoses. If I hadn’t been at Insite, I would have died. I got sober, got married, and had three kids. Ask my family if closing supervised consumption sites is a good idea, by @guyfelicella thestar.com/opinion/contribu… via @TorontoStar #HarmReduction
Colorado Drug Policy Coalition retweeted
What a meaningful and important action led by @ColoradoDPC @betcraft5 @actup2exist & others to realize a demonstration Overdose Prevention Center.
appreciate the thoughtful coverage by @9NEWS @AnushaRoyNews
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Tune in toColorado's @9NEWS at 5pm (right now) for a special exclusive story on Overdose Prevention Centers, and what harm reduction activists were up to at Civic Center Park today for #IOAD2024 and #OPCSolidarity Week!
Colorado Drug Policy Coalition retweeted
Today was everything because of Denver's strong harm reduction advocate community. We prioritize health & safety over all else because that is how it should be. We refuse to stand by and watch our people die. We demand our state leaders to authorize & fund #opcs now! – at Denver, CO
Colorado Drug Policy Coalition retweeted
Thanks for the thoughtful coverage of this important event, @9NEWS. It was a privilege to spend an afternoon with drug policy activists and people who use drugs, ensuring the care and safety of everyone in our community. ❤️
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Tune in toColorado's @9NEWS at 5pm (right now) for a special exclusive story on Overdose Prevention Centers, and what harm reduction activists were up to at Civic Center Park today for #IOAD2024 and #OPCSolidarity Week!
Colorado Drug Policy Coalition retweeted
Together, we have the power to reduce the potential harm of drugs and alcohol, and to promote healthier minds across the lifespan for all Coloradans.💥 #EndOverdose #OPCSolidarity #OverdoseAwareness
Colorado Drug Policy Coalition retweeted
"It is time for our leaders to act decisively and support the expansion of OPC—we have no time to waste."
@krussoniello of @DrugPolicyOrg sets out steps lawmakers should take, as Overdose Prevention Center National Solidarity Week begins:
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Colorado Drug Policy Coalition retweeted
It's #OverdosePreventionCenter Solidarity Week, and #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay is just around the corner! Let’s support and advocate for Overdose Prevention Centers because, truly, lives depend on it.
🫶 #HarmReduction #EndOverdose #SupportOPCs #SaveLives #PublicHealth
Colorado Drug Policy Coalition retweeted
The overdose crisis demands a public health solution. Join us on Monday Aug 26th at 4:15pm the Denver City & County Building to kick off the first 💜Overdose Prevention Centers National Solidarity Week💜! #OPCsolidarity
bit.ly/OPC_SolidarityWeek
ALT Press Conference, National OPC Solidarity Week August 26 to 31st building community momentum in support of overdose prevention centers. Colorado Press Conference Monday August 26, begins at 4:15pm Denver City & County Building, East Steps Denver City Council will issue a proclamation at 5:30pm inside the building on the 4th floor.
Colorado Drug Policy Coalition retweeted
Today's the day, please email the Senate Health Committee legislators and cc the Governor. Just a moment of your time will make a difference today. xo
🚨ACTION ALERT!!
APR 18th there will be a public hearing on HB24-1028 'Overdose Prevention Centers' before the CO Senate Health & Human Services Committee. Take 3 minutes to save lives from overdose by emailing the committee, asking them to vote YES:
🧰bit.ly/YesOnHB1028
ALT Current Action: Tell Colorado Policy Makers: It's time to save lives with Overdose Prevention Centers! bit.ly/Yes on HB1028 Image: purple speech bubble with an envelope inside.
Colorado Drug Policy Coalition retweeted
Over 1800 Coloradans died of overdose last year, and we're on track to exceed that number this year.
Everywhere they are implemented✨OPCs save lives✨. It takes just a quick moment to make a difference. These legislators need to hear from you TODAY!
🚨ACTION ALERT!!
APR 18th there will be a public hearing on HB24-1028 'Overdose Prevention Centers' before the CO Senate Health & Human Services Committee. Take 3 minutes to save lives from overdose by emailing the committee, asking them to vote YES:
🧰bit.ly/YesOnHB1028
ALT Current Action: Tell Colorado Policy Makers: It's time to save lives with Overdose Prevention Centers! bit.ly/Yes on HB1028 Image: purple speech bubble with an envelope inside.