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24.01.2022 Most criminals are not bad people! A percentage are drug dependant and have committed offences such as drug supply or robbery to help fuel their habit. This article explores the use of Buprenorphine (Bupe), an opioid substitute used in NSW prisons. It also discusses how changing the environment of drug dependant inmates can help reduce recidivism (repeated offending) and get people back on their feet, economically and socially. https://www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au//buprenorphine-h/

24.01.2022 Were teaming up with DanceWize for an introductory-level harm reduction workshop in Melbourne! Reserve a spot now: https://www.facebook.com/events/19400954850...2269/ Whats harm reduction you ask? A harm reduction approach to drugs is about trying to reduce the harms associated with drug use, without necessarily reducing drug use itself! Why would you need to know about that? Because drug use happens! And we want to make it safer. For over a century, The War on Drugs has failed to reduce the supply of drugs, and in fact theyre more widely used than ever For example, illicit drug use amongst young Australian's is increasing: https://www.abc.net.au//whats-up-in-your-world-su/11525658 Ever suffered a nasty hangover or a brutal come-down? Ever had a mate go too far and end up spending your night struggling to look after them? Been at a party or festival and found yourself in a situation were youre not sure how to help a friend or yourself? These are just some of the drug-related harms we want to help you reduce or prevent! ~~~~~~~~ What will be covered in this peer-led workshop? The lovely & experienced Jess Murray from DanceWize will facilitate an openbut confidential discussion covering: What is harm reduction and how can it improve your night? Drug interactions, overdose prevention & how to stay safe with alcohol Busting common myths and providing evidence-based info about drugs How to reduce the stigma surrounding drug use There'll be plenty of time to ask questions and share any of your own experiences. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ When & where: 4th March @ The Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth St, Melbourne. Doors open at 5pm, and the workshop runs from 5.30pm-6.30pm. Well stick around after to keep chatting and then go grab a drink nearby after 7pm. Still not convinced? If this is all sounding too outside your realm of reality, never fear - no prior experience or knowledge is required and its FREE! ~~~~~~~ ACCESSIBILITY: This is an inclusive event and we encourage the participation of all people. We are committed to challenging the stigma/discrimination of drug use and creating an inclusive environment that welcomes the participation of all people regardless of their: ethnicity; skin colour; national origin; gender identity; sex; affectional or sexual orientation; political affiliation; religious or spiritual beliefs; disability status; neurodivergent status; neuro-pharmacological variance; blood-borne virus status; criminal record; age; parenting or caring status; and psychoactive substance preference. The Multicultural Hub is a wheelchair accessible venue. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions or feedback about how we can include you in this event or future events. ~~~~~~~~~~ Who are we? Students for Sensible Drug Policy Australia (SSDP Aus) is a youth-led organisation advocating for systemic, generational change in drug policy based on evidence, respect and justice. Through capacity building, research, education and advocacy, were empowering the next generation of leaders and policymakers to overcome stigma, unite with their peers and build powerful networks for change. Young people are among the most affected by harmful drug policies, and yet we have no voice at the table. SSDP aims to change that by mobilising students and activating youth voices in drug policy. Find out more and get involved https://www.ssdp.org.au/ DanceWize (a program of Harm Reduction Victoria (Australia)) is a peer-based alcohol and other drugs (AOD) harm reduction service that delivers services for music events and festivals. Find out more about the program here: https://www.hrvic.org.au/dancewize SSDP also leads the #BeHeardNotHarmed campaign with the support of DanceWize. Be Heard Not Harmed (BHNH) is a national youth-led campaign for harm reduction policy change, and were starting by activating the nightlife and festival community to make their spaces safer, more inclusive, and more powerful. We know that learning safer drug use tips is important, but well all be a lot safer if we can unite together to win policy changes like pill testing, restricting sniffer dogs, and funding more harm reduction services like DanceWize. Join the campaign here: www.beheardnotharmed.com/volunteer ~~~~~~~~~~ We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of the First Nations. This event takes place on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri and Bunurong. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging, and to any First Nations people present with us today. As settlers, we ask that we reflect on what it means to profit from living, working, meeting, and partying on these lands which were taken through a process of colonisation that has been resisted for over 200 years. In particular how Australias colonial drug laws disproportionately impact First Nations people, and how this perpetuates this process of subjugation and oppression

23.01.2022 NSW making steps in the right direction https://www.smh.com.au//greens-to-introduce-bill-to-decrim

23.01.2022 Duck the War On Drugs, baby :p

20.01.2022 Ooofta time for a PHAT SESH. The week before Rainbow is the best time to learn about all your rights with police! Come down to 24 moons for a workshop and then G G G GET DOWN all night long to Gabriel Moraes, Mha Iri, and more!! xoxoxo https://www.facebook.com/events/536827473582843/

20.01.2022 Psssssssst... https://hilaryagro.wordpress.com//meet-nitrous-oxide-the-/

20.01.2022 What's that you say? Our governments drug policy sucks shit?* You wanna change the world, but there's no time in-between getting lit AF on the weekends and pretending to study during the week? We have got you covered. Next Friday. Revolver. Entry by donation (if you come to the panel.) XOXO https://www.facebook.com/events/293422631548855/ ... *ignores clear evidence, rejects your lived experience as a young person, and marginalises your voice and ability to engage with policy.

19.01.2022 Guess what? With many restrictions easing SSDP Uni Melb is launching our community forum event! If you're keen to get involved in drug policy advocacy and are a student at the University of Melbourne this one's for you. It’s really easy, despite numbers for face-to-face gatherings still being limited, we'd love it if you'd hop on to this zoom call and meet the new SSDP UniMelb exec team, other club members, and discuss ideas for what we could do over summer and for Semester 1 2021! For more information, check out the event page (and click attend!).

18.01.2022 Yooo hey everyone, hope your summer has been amazing so far because its about to get better...Be Heard Not Harmed (SSDP run campaign for pill-testing, stopping over-policing and creating safer communities) is running an informative party tomorrow at 24 Moons be sure to come along and learn how not to get done dirty by our archaic drug laws https://m.facebook.com/events/536827473582843/

17.01.2022 If you had to read oNE single post to understand why SSDP exists and what the fuck is wrong with the war on drugs... then ThiS would be it folks. <3 https://www.vox.com//war-on-drugs-marijuana-cocaine-heroin

17.01.2022 Hey everyone, are you opposed to the War on Drugs? It’s not even the end of Jan and SSDP UniMelb: Ben Smyth Siobhan Zigomanis Gulliver McLean and Chloe Span have already fired up for O-Week. We’re running a massive COVID safe orientation this year! Check out our welcome video ready for the brand new cohort of students interested in drug policy. If you’re a Melbourne Uni student, we’d love to hear from you If you’re keen to know more, sign up at the top of our page!

17.01.2022 Hey guys, were teaming up with the UMSU Queer Political Action Collective this Wednesday to bring you what promises to be a fascinating discussion about how the War on Drugs impacts the queer community. Come on down and check it out

17.01.2022 Oi come to this guys!! Meet other activists and learn cool stuff and it'll be lit x https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/progressive-action-tickets-

13.01.2022 Wanted to get more involved but haven't had an opportunity yet? Looking for a casual environment to learn about who SSDP is, what we do and why we do it? Wanting to connect with a community of students and young people from throughout Victoria who support sensible drug policies?... Well, we have just the event for you. Come along and learn about what we are doing and our current campaigns! Students for Sensible Drug Policy UniMelb invites you to attend the state community drinks at The Clyde Hotel, next Thursday at 6:00. Would love to see you there!

13.01.2022 Have you heard the latest on Melbourne’s second injecting room? A 2020 Independent Review (https://www2.health.vic.gov.au//%7B52D63022-19E8-4347-9170) found at least 25 lives were saved by the original facility and a further 271 very dangerous overdoses were successfully managed. According to the below article, there is a serious backlash from Melbourne City Council about the location of a second site across the road from VIC MARKET. If you're interested in the establishment of more local injecting centres, have a look below! https://cbdnews.com.au/injecting-room-no-other-site-consid/

13.01.2022 Come along to this, and bring your mates! Don't miss out on the opportunity to get your free multi-use pill testing kit valued at $40

12.01.2022 Yo squad, it's International 'Support Don't Punish' day on the 26th and we're gonna hit the streets and chat about drug policy. Come join, practice your skills of persuasion, and help those who are criminalised and marginalised by Prohibition. Sign up here xoxo https://www.ssdp.org.au/support-dont-punish-day-melbourne

11.01.2022 Yo fans and followers READ THIS!!! FACT- Australia has one of the MOST contaminated illicit drug markets in ze whole world. Aka you think you're getting one thing but chances are high that you may be getting another (or it's cut to shit.) We want a pill-testing service of the Government-funded and the Lab-grade variety... because we deserve to know EXACTLY what it is we're putting in our body, EVEN if our somewhat outdated and largely unscientific drug policy doesn't allow u...s to put certain substances in our body. For the moment we're gonna have to make do with home-style reagent testing kits. So guess what the fuck is up!? We've teamed up with the UMSU welfare department and are giving out FREE PILL TESTING KITS! Students of Unimelb, come along and grab one WHILE RECEIVING A SICK AS EDUCATIVE INFO SESH at the same time! Be safe xoxox

11.01.2022 Did you know in the ACT and NSW, there's movement pushing for removal of the personal use of currently illegal drugs? SSDP UniMelb welcomes policy change that supports the recovery and rehabilitation of people, having contact with the criminal justice system, especially those struggling with substance dependency. To learn more about what this looks like in the ACT, have a read! https://citynews.com.au//uniting-church-supports-drug-de/

11.01.2022 Oi so while we get sniffer dogged all the time, Denver just DECRIMINALISED MAGIC MUSHROOMS BABY. Is it not slightly fucked that the US is more progressive than AUS in drug policy? I mean jeez. Come learn how we gon progress things xo. <3... https://www.facebook.com/events/341799016531963/

09.01.2022 After exams Panel+Party xoxo Half price entry if you come before 10 OR share the event and msg a screenshot on the #BeHeardNotHarmed event post

09.01.2022 ACT JUST LEGALISED WEED BABY

09.01.2022 Attention anyone interested in changing the world! If you're interested in drug policy reform (and even if you aren't) you should get down to our FREE drug policy activism workshop tomorrow where you will learn how to advocate for progressive drug policy reforms in Victoria. Also, drinks afterwards! xx

08.01.2022 Hey hey, postering sesh tonight, but also drinks tomorrow! Come along and meet our amazing Vic team pushing for change See you there!

07.01.2022 VIC DRUG ALERT New systems are starting to develop in Victoria and across Australia where seized or found substances are getting tested and shared in aler...ts like this: https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/alcohol-and-drugs/drug-alerts A drug product has been found and tested in Victoria that is likely to be sold as ecstasy/MDMA but in fact contains N-ethylpentylone and cocaine. It does not contain MDMA The product (pictured to the right) is a pill/tablet, branded UPS, lime-green, speckled, shield-shaped, and approximately 8mm x 10mm x 3mm in size. While reagent testing using Mecke, Marquis, Mandolin reagents of any brand has considerable limitations, it is possible to detect the presence or absence of MDMA. Videos are available online that demonstrate safer DIY drug checking practices, (see Dancesafe dancesafe.org/testing-kit-instructions/) You can buy kits here: reagentkit.biz. Ez-Test "substance" Testing

07.01.2022 Oi sexy students we need ya to come along to our AGM and eat snacks and elect presidents and hear treasurers reports and other fun shit xoxo

07.01.2022 Hey there! UMSU Election's are coming up next week and Students for Sensible Drug Policy Melbourne (SSDP) strongly endorses Stand Up! Stand Up! Officers in the past have worked hard to bring Unimelb students FREE PILL TESTING KITS on campus as part of the Safer Partying Initiative. In the face of fear and inaction from the Victorian Government, this program gives young people tools to reduce harms when taking substances. ... If elected, Declan and Tash will expand the program and continue to push for progressive drug and alcohol policy on campus! Vote from Monday next week... Michael Aguilera 763 199, Authorised By The Returning Officer

06.01.2022 Hello hope ur good come learn wtf is wrong with the war on drugs (spoiler FUCKING EVERYTHING) and help us improve Aus drug laws for the benefit and safety of society. Also- after exams party @ the Gaso SAT 29th xo ... event up soon https://www.facebook.com/events/300915264169141/

05.01.2022 Hey hey, The Progressive Action Conference is happening THIS SATURDAY! Its a conference that aims to mobilise young people to fight for an Australia that is fair, compassionate and sustainable. It will be covering the big issues from climate change, refugees, and of course a panel discussion on drug law reform with Fiona Patten, Dr David Caldicott, Demos Krouskos and our very own Nick Kent! So grab your tickets through the event page now and be part of the push for progressive action! See you there

04.01.2022 Love to party? Want a free pill-testing kit? Were back again with another Safer Partying Initiative this Monday! Learn about pill-testing and harm reduction strategies, and meet like-minded people!

04.01.2022 We’re teaming up with DanceWize for an introductory-level harm reduction workshop in Melbourne! Reserve a spot now: https://www.facebook.com/events/19400954850...2269/ What’s harm reduction you ask? A ‘harm reduction’ approach to drugs is about trying to reduce the harms associated with drug use, without necessarily reducing drug use itself! Why would you need to know about that? Because drug use happens! And we want to make it safer. For over a century, The War on Drugs has failed to reduce the supply of drugs, and in fact they’re more widely used than ever For example, illicit drug use amongst young Australian's is increasing: https://www.abc.net.au//whats-up-in-your-world-su/11525658 Ever suffered a nasty hangover or a brutal come-down? Ever had a mate go too far and end up spending your night struggling to look after them? Been at a party or festival and found yourself in a situation we’re you’re not sure how to help a friend or yourself? These are just some of the drug-related harms we want to help you reduce or prevent! ~~~~~~~~ What will be covered in this peer-led workshop? The lovely & experienced Jess Murray from DanceWize will facilitate an openbut confidential discussion covering: What is harm reduction and how can it improve your night? Drug interactions, overdose prevention & how to stay safe with alcohol Busting common myths and providing evidence-based info about drugs How to reduce the stigma surrounding drug use There'll be plenty of time to ask questions and share any of your own experiences. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ When & where: 4th March @ The Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth St, Melbourne. Doors open at 5pm, and the workshop runs from 5.30pm-6.30pm. We’ll stick around after to keep chatting and then go grab a drink nearby after 7pm. Still not convinced? If this is all sounding too outside your realm of reality, never fear - no prior experience or knowledge is required and it’s FREE! ~~~~~~~ ACCESSIBILITY: This is an inclusive event and we encourage the participation of all people. We are committed to challenging the stigma/discrimination of drug use and creating an inclusive environment that welcomes the participation of all people regardless of their: ethnicity; skin colour; national origin; gender identity; sex; affectional or sexual orientation; political affiliation; religious or spiritual beliefs; disability status; neurodivergent status; neuro-pharmacological variance; blood-borne virus status; criminal record; age; parenting or caring status; and psychoactive substance preference. The Multicultural Hub is a wheelchair accessible venue. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions or feedback about how we can include you in this event or future events. ~~~~~~~~~~ Who are we? Students for Sensible Drug Policy Australia (SSDP Aus) is a youth-led organisation advocating for systemic, generational change in drug policy based on evidence, respect and justice. Through capacity building, research, education and advocacy, we’re empowering the next generation of leaders and policymakers to overcome stigma, unite with their peers and build powerful networks for change. Young people are among the most affected by harmful drug policies, and yet we have no voice at the table. SSDP aims to change that by mobilising students and activating youth voices in drug policy. Find out more and get involved https://www.ssdp.org.au/ DanceWize (a program of Harm Reduction Victoria (Australia)) is a peer-based alcohol and other drugs (AOD) harm reduction service that delivers services for music events and festivals. Find out more about the program here: https://www.hrvic.org.au/dancewize SSDP also leads the #BeHeardNotHarmed campaign with the support of DanceWize. Be Heard Not Harmed (BHNH) is a national youth-led campaign for harm reduction policy change, and we’re starting by activating the nightlife and festival community to make their spaces safer, more inclusive, and more powerful. We know that learning safer drug use tips is important, but we’ll all be a lot safer if we can unite together to win policy changes like pill testing, restricting sniffer dogs, and funding more harm reduction services like DanceWize. Join the campaign here: www.beheardnotharmed.com/volunteer ~~~~~~~~~~ We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of the First Nations. This event takes place on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri and Bunurong. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging, and to any First Nations people present with us today. As settlers, we ask that we reflect on what it means to profit from living, working, meeting, and partying on these lands which were taken through a process of colonisation that has been resisted for over 200 years. In particular how Australia’s colonial drug laws disproportionately impact First Nations people, and how this perpetuates this process of subjugation and oppression

02.01.2022 Hey everyone! This Saturday we have a welcome picnic in collaboration with SSDP Deakin, costs a mere 1$ for members and we will be providing plenty of food Come along and have a nice time in the park talking about what we're gonna do to change drug policy this year https://www.facebook.com/events/664050874331949/

02.01.2022 Oi come help us @ Union house 2moz 12-2 and get people to sign the Tanya Day Public Drunkenness petition. xoxo

01.01.2022 Hey everyone! The Medicinal Psychedelics Research Network and the Global Ayahuasca Project are hosting an event on the Parkville campus next Thursday the 21st of November, on the use of psychedelics to treat depression and anxiety. Feel free to check out the event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2786675994684869/