SSDP Leeds is a group of students advocating for drug use to be legislated for as a health & social issue, not a criminal one, actively promoting harm reduction

Leeds
Joined January 2020
SSDP Leeds - Students for Sensible Drug Policy retweeted
my final piece of the year is live!! i looked into how the pandemic has impacted the way university students take drugs for @VICENews with help from @NeurosightDrugs thanks to @Narcomania for the commission and edits, and helping to shape this story vice.com/en/article/epda5m/s…
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SSDP Leeds - Students for Sensible Drug Policy retweeted
𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐚𝐝𝐝 𝐮𝐩 Ppl. who inject drugs are 22x + likely to acquire HIV than the general pop. Yet only 0.4% of all HIV funding in LMICs goes to them. 💉 Fund health! 🕊️ End criminalisation! ✊ Empower communities! #SupportDontPunish! #WorldAIDSDay
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If you’re worried about your study drug use: Contact @forwardleeds Book a confidential appointment with @LeedsUniUnion who follow a harm-reduction approach to drug use - you won’t get in trouble! Email [email protected]
Study drugs harm reduction advice: 💊If you're trying to reduce fatigue then as little as 25-50mg can be effective (source: @drugsandmehub) 😴Remember that the effects last around 24 hours so you'll need to catch up on lost sleep More info: ssdpleeds.org.uk/study-drugs
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Study drugs harm reduction advice: 💊If you're trying to reduce fatigue then as little as 25-50mg can be effective (source: @drugsandmehub) 😴Remember that the effects last around 24 hours so you'll need to catch up on lost sleep More info: ssdpleeds.org.uk/study-drugs
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SSDP Leeds - Students for Sensible Drug Policy retweeted
93% of students said they wouldn't talk to their university about their drug use - which means that if students did need support they won't be able to get it. This is a really important point, and something universities should consider when designing their approaches to drug use.
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SSDP Leeds - Students for Sensible Drug Policy retweeted
It also shows an increase in student use of benzodiazepines, with 25% of students reporting a significant increase in the amount they're using.
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SSDP Leeds - Students for Sensible Drug Policy retweeted
It's #RecoveryMonth. We asked some experienced drug & alcohol workers for their #RecoveryTips. In this latest film Graham discusses how to rediscover activities you like and discovering new things. It’s also about focus and fulfilment. youtu.be/X98iANkZo64 #drugs #alcohol
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SSDP Leeds - Students for Sensible Drug Policy retweeted
Our Young Person's service in Leeds is open for anyone who has concerns about their alcohol or drug use and would like information, advice or support. You can call 0113 887 2757 or email [email protected] and ask for a call back.
SSDP Leeds - Students for Sensible Drug Policy retweeted
Inside Glasgow's Safer Drug Consumption Van bit.ly/2Rpfqip
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Volteface is delighted to announce a new partnership with @ssdpuk. Student voices are very important to the reform agenda and we will be publishing work from SSDP members at the start of every semester. 👀 Keep your eyes peeled for the first instalment this week
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SSDP Leeds - Students for Sensible Drug Policy retweeted
❗COVID-19 UPDATE It's crucial you keep yourself safe during the pandemic. Use these following harm reduction #tips and your government's advice to keep yourself protected. Check our website for more info on how to reduce harms while taking drugs. Stay safe #covid19
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SSDP Leeds - Students for Sensible Drug Policy retweeted
It's back 🎉🎉🎉
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Great piece from @AndrewBoff on why current drugs policy needs reform “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.” conservativehome.com/platfor…
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SSDP Leeds - Students for Sensible Drug Policy retweeted
🖊️This month, @StudentMindsOrg are looking for blog posts on the topic of alcohol and drug use and its relation to mental health. Head to the "write for us" page to submit something: studentmindsblog.co.uk/ @SSDPLeeds @LuuWelfare @forwardleeds
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*** TONIGHT ***
🎉🎉Excited for our event with @LSGlobalHealth next Monday (3rd!). We're really looking forward to welcoming @Paul__North to campus to talk about the likelihood of legalisation, amid a broader session on drug harm reduction! Check it out on facebook: facebook.com/events/50876938…
🥂Are you off out tonight?🥂 If you'll be using drugs or alcohol, make sure you've read through our top tips on how to look out for yourself: ssdpleeds.org.uk/out-tonight