“If you come to us hungry, we feed you.” -
@samrivera1111
from
@_OnPointNYC
talks about how his Native and African roots inform how he treats the people who access the OnPoint Overdose Prevention Center.
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“I am blessed to lead this amazing organization and see my colleagues love people and be committed to helping people in pain.”
Congrats to
@samrivera1111
and
@_OnPointNYC
for receiving the Robert C Randall Award for Citizen Action!
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Congrats to Jamie Favaro and
@NEXTDistro
for receiving the Norman E. Zinberg Award for Achievement in the Field of Medicine.
Thank you for your lifesaving work.
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From marijuana to crack cocaine to fentanyl, U.S. drug policy has often been grounded in fear, myths, and racism.What role do law enforcement & the media play in shaping the narrative? How can we center evidence and science-based drug policy in the midst of hysteria?
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We’re so pleased to be welcoming New York Times bestselling author Maia Szalavitz (
@maiasz
) to this year’s Reform Conference. Check out her book, Undoing Drugs: The Untold Story of Harm Reduction and the Future of Addiction, if you haven’t already!
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Together we chanted:
- End oppression, not life
- End exploitation, not life
- End desperation, not life
End the drug war. Invest in people.
What an inspiring speech by Kokila Annamalai, Community Organiser, Transformative Justice Collective in Singapore.
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As Executive Director of OnPoint NYC, the first sanctioned overdose prevention center in the U.S., Sam Rivera (
@samrivera1111
) continues 31+ years of work in progressive social services. We are thrilled to have one of Time100's Most Influential People of 2023 at
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!
Terrell Jones, like many other people of color, was incarcerated for drug use. After experiencing the harms of racist drug laws and stigma, he became a passionate advocate for drug policy reform and a harm reduction activist. We are thrilled to have him join us at
#Reform2023
.
As the push to open overdose prevention centers (OPCs) grows, how do we work with impacted communities to undo stigma while also resisting gentrification, and ensure OPCs are implemented as high-quality health care for people who need it most, where we need it?
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Want to tease out how we remove drug war punishment from systems like education, employment, housing, and family regulation? Save this post and mark your calendars for
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.
We welcome Zara Snapp (
@zarasnapp
), drug policy expert and reform activist based in Mexico City. For the past decade, Zara has engaged in the legislative and judicial drug policy reform processes in Mexico, and has advocated for both regional and international change.
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We are so happy to have Shaleen Title (
@shaleentitle
) at
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! Shaleen is founder and director of Parabola Center, a nonprofit think tank focused on drug policy to protect people, not corporations. She has won awards for her work as an activist, regulator, and author.
How can we begin to right the worldwide wrongs of the U.S.-led war on drugs -- mass violence, human rights atrocities, economic and environmental devastation? This session explores what reparations could look like for global communities most harmed by the drug war.
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What messaging tactics actually work to combat the fear and stigma many people carry around drugs? How can we build support for public health and harm reduction solutions as policymakers try for more criminalization? This session explores those questions and more.
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Reforming drug policy means prioritizing resources that help communities thrive: affordable housing, accessible addiction services (including treatment), free healthcare, green spaces, jobs, schools, etc.
Relive the magic of the International Drug Policy Reform Conference. 1400+ drug policy reformers came together to create drug policy shaped by love, not war.
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What’s the impact of rolling back key protections for non-citizens in the name of the drug war? What role does the media play in furthering criminalization? And how can we protect immigrant communities? Learn more at the session Immigration in the Age of Fentanyl.
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Looking to build your skillset around drug policy advocacy, communications, fundraising, or general knowledge? Don’t miss these sessions – be sure to save this post!
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As Founder and Executive Director of JMACforFamilies (
@JMacForFamilies
), Joyce McMillan works to remove systemic barriers in communities of color by bringing awareness to the racial disparities in our social systems. We are thrilled to have Joyce at
#Reform2023
!
Thanks you
@ReformConf
for awarding
@NEXTDistro
with the Norman E. Zinberg Award for Achievement in the Field of Medicine.
Congrats, Jamie Favaro!
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The International Scholarship application is open! If you are based outside of the U.S. and need financial assistance to attend
@reformconf
, consider applying at the link below. Submission deadline is June 17th!
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We are heartbroken by the loss of Doug Greene, Legislative Director for
@NYNORML
. Doug was a drug policy reform warrior, fiercely committed to the movement to change unjust systems. He was integral to our DPA family & his work for justice will be felt for generations to come.
Amidst heightened attacks on drugs, abortion, gender-affirming healthcare and more, how can drug policy advocates work with allies to identify and dismantle all mechanisms that enable the State to violate personal liberties? Attend this Friday session to learn more.
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welcomes Dayana Blanco Acendra, a renowed Colombian lawyer who heads ILEX Acción Jurídica. This Afro-Colombian and Afro-LGBTQI+ organization fights for racial justice in Colombia, Latin America and the Caribbean, highlighting social and economic inequality.
This session asks: what’s being done to document and address the environmental harms caused by drug prohibition? What sustainable development opportunities exist? And what types of regulations and standards are needed to protect the environment and communities?
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Only 3 more weeks to register at the early bird rate! Don't miss out on another epic conference with 1,500 reformers from all over the globe and join our fight to end the drug war. Register today at www.reformconference/registration
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Can’t make it to Phoenix next week? You can still experience the 2023 Reform Conference virtually! You'll get real-time access to these amazing sessions as well as our opening, feature, and closing plenaries. Register at .
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Are you a U.S. drug policy advocate looking to attend the Reform Conference? Apply for a National Scholarship now to help cover registration, travel, & lodging expenses! Two applications are available. Submit your application before June 23rd. Visit
Want to learn about the latest in health- and harm reduction-centered drug policy from a wide range of experts? Be sure to save this list of sessions to help plan your conference schedule.
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We'll see you this week, reformers! There is still time to register at .
For those of you traveling to St. Louis, make sure you are aware of local drug laws and how to best reduce harm during your time with us at
We’re heading to Phoenix, Arizona for the first Reform Conference since 2019! Attendees, let us know in the comments – what are you looking forward to? We’ll start: seeing all of you!
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📢International drug policy advocates, listen up! Join the incredible Reform Conference to connect with global peers & learn from top minds in the field. Financial assistance available for registration, travel, and lodging. Apply by May 22nd at our website
We’ve been busy putting together an amazing conference for you! Leading up, we’ll be sharing some of the sessions, speakers, and topics we’re most excited about. First up: movement-builders take note! Save this post to help plan your schedule.
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Want to focus on how we can reform the criminal legal system and policing when it comes to drug policy? Bookmark this post of related sessions and make sure to check them out!
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