✊📣 Harm Reduction Advocate | Lived Experience Expert | Bridging Living Experience and Policy
Greater Detroit
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To end the war on drugs, surveillance practices that monitor and punish (like drug testing) need to end.
In 2011, Medicaid required negative results to cover Bupe & despite my efforts, I tested positive for THC 2x.
My Dr abruptly terminated my treatment AND I struggled to pay $500/mo cash, on $800/mo SSDI for my Rx.
It would've been 500x easier (and cheaper) to buy drugs on the street. Instead, I picked up what I could afford every 1-3 days, and it was a miracle I made it through that crap.
Drug testing not only deters ppl from needed care, it denies ppl the means to survive.
Rebel Eclectic retweeted
If you’re a drug dealer who trades illegal substances in exchange for meal vouchers or food parcels, my DMs are open. #journorequest
Rebel Eclectic retweeted
Urgently looking for real life health stories #journorequest
There is a reason it’s called @ContainerStore. We go there to buy solutions that contain our things, not to buy more things that need to be contained.
Last I checked- throw pillows, blankets, and home decor do not organize a single thing.
TCS needs to stick to solving a problem with the merger of @BedBathBeyond, not become a part of it.
#brandconfusion
#bbbtcsmerger
#bedinthestore
It's so rare when chronic pain hits the mainstream media.. unfortunately I don't see the new administration doing a damn thing about it.
Still worth a listen.
pca.st/episode/1a5d83b9-6bc5…
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It should be ILLEGAL for hospitals/clinics to be 'opioid free' by policy or practice.
Opiates are the most effective pain relievers we have for great pain.
Providers who refuse to RX an opioid for pain should have to provide a (per patient) CLINICAL reason why.
#PainCareCrisis
While I haven't faced the same devastating fire destruction as many in California, it was difficult to find information by those with lived experience. I'm currently in the middle of a house fire claim and have some tips.
🔥 Fire Claim 101: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know 🏠
Key Terms
• Total Loss: Structure &/or contents beyond repair 😢
• Dwelling Coverage: Max $$ for structure damage 🏚️
• Personal Property Coverage: Max $$ for your stuff 📦
• Damage: Anything you determine is not in pre-fire condition 🔥
• Mitigation: Anything you (or others) did to prevent further damage 🧯🧹
#PalisadesFire
🚨 House Fire Claim Red Flags & Smart Moves 🚨
Watch out for:
🚫 Content Restoration companies that:
• Pack up everything
• Decide what's "damaged"
• Store your stuff
• Won't give you a written quote before performing the work
• Block insurance adjuster communication
These contractors:
• Profit from packing, storing, cleaning
• Eat into YOUR personal property settlement ($30k ++)
#firerestoration #personalproperty #contents #housefire
Your claim options when dealing with a house fire:
1️⃣ DIY: High stress, lower payout
2️⃣ Hire contractors: Less money in your pocket but the work gets done
3️⃣ Public Adjuster Cash Out: Pay expert help a percentage of your settlement for handling your claim
4️⃣ Hybrid: Public Adjuster + Restoration Contractors + Insurance + Homeowner all work together on the claim & getting things back to normal
* This is not legal advice- I'm currently navigating a house fire claim.
Progress in addiction treatment will only come when medication is easier to access than fentanyl, and the only barrier to treatment is personal choice.
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Check out this new video series from SAMHSA—"42 CFR Part 8 Regulation Video Series - Snapshots for Implementation,” which highlights the first major changes in 20 years to the regulations that set the standards for treatment for opioid use disorder.
ow.ly/wEiN50UlNz6
Yo @garyvee,
Maybe I'm missing something but
how do listeners scan the QR codes in the DTA enhancement, if they're listening to the book on their phone and only have one device?
Sure, I could print the enhancement to scan the pages but.. dude.
PDF version with links?
I asked Grok:
Who is the number 1 expert on fentanyl on X?
Based on the X posts, it seems that @RyanMarino is a notable expert on fentanyl, particularly in the context of dispelling myths and providing accurate information about fentanyl exposure and safety. He has shared his expertise on the platform, emphasizing the importance of understanding the science behind fentanyl and addressing common misconceptions.
And I agree!
Bring it @Oprah!
The shame, blame and stigmatization of obesity needs to end.
Obesity, chronic pain, and addiction have ALL been historically mistreated as moral failings, fueled by shame, bullying & guilt.
Chronic illness is a public health issue ✊
If you're not an Oprah fan, @TheAtlantic produced a great podcast ep titled "After Ozempic." 💡
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcas…
