Recently, we spoke to Andrew for Issue 10 of About Time, Australia's National Prison Newspaper. Andrew spoke to us about getting through jail and curing hep C. "I want people in prison to know about hep C. I want people to get tested. I want people to get on treatment and be

AIVL stands against the rising tide of discrimination against LGBTIQA+ people who use drugs internationally and other intersecting communities that should be celebrated for the amazingness they bring to the world! ✊️💜💙🩵💚💛🧡❤️🩷🖤💉💊☘️💪🌟🙌👌🤩🌈

🧵Any steps made in the work to #EndOverdose, improve community health, & uplift the needs of people who use drugs are a step in the right direction. We're happy to share news out of Hawai'i where legislation passed authorizing Syringe Services Programs... bit.ly/HISyringeExcha…

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Crime, overdose, stigma, gangs, cartels and violence are symptoms of prohibition - not drugs. Unless we call it out and address the real problem (prohibition), we are fooling ourselves, prolonging harm, damaging lives and putting people at risk. Let's stop pretending we are

We seek Legalisation rather than Decriminalisation HRCA Objective #2 Ensure all adult possession, cultivation and production of ALL drugs is legal for personal use. #6 Regulate all aspects of the supply of psychoactive substances

Today in Geneva, Anton Basenko joined the conversation on #HIV prevention and brought the #community perspective to the table. He spoke about what happens when funding disappears & what we need to keep prevention alive where it matters. Watch the video: bit.ly/43o4mGT

Deeply devastating news, Naomi was such an incredibly kind and inspiring person. Rest in peace, Naomi. Our hearts go to all her loved ones. 💜

National Sorry Day is a day to acknowledge the strength of Stolen Generations Survivors and reflect on how we can all play a part in the healing process for our people and nation. Always was, always will be 🖤💛❤️

End Prohibition - Legalise and Regulate

Memories of Harm Reduction International conference #HR25 in Bogota, Colombia 🇨🇴 What an experience, amazing joining the #HarmReduction community from around the world, forming friendships old & new. #NoMoreDrugWar #NicePeopleTakeDrugs #SafeConsumption #safesupply #supportdontpunish

The Czech house of deputies today approved a penal reform Bill that; 🟢 Decriminalises possession of up to 100g of cannabis in the home 🟢Allows for home cultivation of cannabis (3 plants) for personal use 🟢 Permits medical use of psylocibin 1/

Lawmakers in Czech Republic reportedly approved historic measure that will legalise home cultivation for adult use. Part of the measure also legalises the possession of a personal amount of dried cannabis and reduces penalties for possessing larger amounts internationalcbc.com/czechia-takes-…

Today and every day, we stand in solidarity with our local & national sex worker organisations that work relentlessly to advance the health, rights, and safety of sex workers across Australia. We send love to all our incredible and powerful sex workers who use drugs!💜☂️#SWWUD

Happy Friday and Happy Pride Month to all our amazing LGBTIQA+ people who use drugs! 🌈🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🩶🖤🤎🤍🏳️‍🌈 Time to get your groove on and celebrate being your amazing self, be you!💃🕺💊💉💪🤩

Royal Aust. & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists referenced large cohort study (US) which found no statistically significant difference in rates of psychosis-related diagnoses or prescribed antipsychotics in states with medical or recreational cannabis policies & states without

Today at noon! 👌💜✊️ #PWUD us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Amazing news from our member Harm Reduction Victoria about the fixed-site drug checking service! 💜✊️💊💉🔍Congratulations👌

#supportdontpunish Global Day of Action is happening this week, Thursday 26th June 2025 🌏💙 Check out Support.Don't Punish and AIVL For PWUD Wellbeing, Health & Human Rights✊️💜 for some great resources!

We asked our communities, "how would your life change if people who used drugs weren’t punished?” and received over 70 heartfelt responses. And special thanks to all the members of the National Communications Network who made it all happen.  #SupportDontPunish