A grassroots student-led network for drug policy based on public health & human rights.

United Kingdom
Joined October 2009
‼️ SSDP UK Meeting 12th Nov 6pm. Come along & find out more about how to get involved & hear from @SSDPIntl about what they’ve been up to too. Send us a message for joining info, open to students at UK unis and you don’t have to already be involved with SSDP.
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⚠ Nitazenes, dangerous synthetic opioids, have been tested in Bristol today (27/4/24) in multiple samples of heroin from different sources ⚠ Please share this urgent drug alert to people who use drugs, organisations and services locally and nationwide.
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It’s dissertation season for a lot of postgrads, & we’re excited to see lots of students doing work on harm reduction again this year. Here’s a project you could get involved in ✨✨
Hey,I am investigating drug-related harm reduction practices at music festivals for my Masters Dissertation. If you used an illegal drug at a music festival in 2022-2023 and are aged 18+, please consider completing this ANONYMOUS survey. Thank you! @KatyHolloway22 Linked below
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Don’t forget you can tag us in participant posts if you want us to share, just in case we miss it!
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So excited to see this from @andypatetc - looking forward to reading it!
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Come join us at Parliament today!
Are you in London today? Please join us outside Parliament today for however long you can! Even if it’s a short visit we would love to see you and your support for changing drug laws. Meet us here: maps.app.goo.gl/qWfKzdBbZuq5…
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The 2023 #SupportDontPunish Global Day of Action will reach all corners of the world with a call for approaches to drugs that centre respect, solidarity, health and rights, rather than violence and punishment. supportdontpunish.org/suppor…
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Ben Lake MP knows that the tipping point is getting nearer for safer drug laws. @BenMLake Join the lobby on 27th June to find out what your MP plans to do. Find out more here: anyoneschild.org/lobby-of-pa… 📍Parliament 📅 27th June ⏰ 12 PM
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Session led by @SSDPLeeds today at the @sosukcharity National Student Drug & Alcohol Conference, talking about how we can centre student voices in the work that we’re doing ✨
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Delighted to have @ssdpuk member Elli Schwarz asking important questions at #CND66 @CND_tweets @theVNGOC
Day 2 #CND together w/ @SSDPIntl we asked @WHO how global HIV, hepatitis & STIs programs respond to the needs of young sex workers who use drugs, particularly in environments where drug use is addressed as a criminal matter rather than a health issue #SaveLivesDecriminalize
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We’re so excited to be supporting this conference hosted by @Cranstoun_org! Keep an eye out for more info soon 💕✨
Delighted to add Students for Sensible Drug Policy UK @ssdpuk to supporters of the Social Justice Conference Don't forget 1st 50 registered entered into draw for a 2 nights hotel B&B package Get your early bird/low waged & #student registrations here 👇 eventbrite.com/e/the-social-…
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We’d love to see chapters & members to submit to this - the @Release_drugs & @TransformDrugs guide is really useful!
The UK Home Office is set to increase harms for people who use drugs. However, they're consulting the public to get people's opinions on their proposals. We have an opportunity to change things, and we need your help 🧡 This is what you can do... 🧵 release.org.uk/blog/public-r…
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Replying to @UNODC
@UNODC talking about how inequalities can influence the risk factors relating to youth drug use. Maybe we should start listening to the directly affected youth on what we need? We are in the room. #nothingaboutuswithoutus #CND65
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We are very excited to see the relaunch of @drugsandmehub which provides comprehensive and accessible drug harm reduction information: drugsand.me/en/ They rely on our public support to run so please do donate via this their Patreon if you can! patreon.com/drugsandme 🧠
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We've launched our student campaign for #ProjectTwenty21! Read the article for full details about how to get involved, and share with any students you know or student groups you're a member of! bit.ly/3gAlhhV #MedicalCannabis @ssdpuk @NeurosightDrugs
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Following the success of our previous session, SSDP UK is once again partnering up with @anyoneschild and @UKLEAP to offer another Drug Policy Activist Training Workshop on Thursday 16th September at 6pm. Register to receive access to the Zoom link here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/drug-poli…
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Registration to our side event at the @CND_tweets with SSDP International is now live! Our members Dasha Anderson, Isabella Ross and Eleri Crossland will be discussing the impact of Covid-19 on young people's drug use. Link: crowdcast.io/e/SSDP-at-CND-6…
Hopefully you enjoyed our session with @Release_drugs today! Please feel free to let us know how you found it & any feedback is welcome ✨
Thank you @_HannaHead_ and @_Scutter for such an interesting and informative talk this afternoon about what universities can do in terms of harm reduction without breaking the law! Here's a reminder of why their work is so important. #StudentsAlcoholAndDrugs
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Back at #studentsalcoholanddrugs today! The second session of the day is led by us & @NeurosightDrugs! 💕
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Arda from @NeurosightDrugs talks through the survey that we collaborated on, explaining the demographics of respondents & a brief overview of findings!
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We love celebrating our chapters & all the work they do! 😍😍😍
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