“Politicians who weaponize harm reduction only chip additional mortar from a care system already in deep disrepair.” Take 3 minutes to read this from Dr. Bonnie Larson: Why harm reduction is actually compassionate care #bcpoli #abpoli #cdnpoli broadview.org/why-harm-red...

The crush of new grant cancellations hasn't let up. If your grant was terminated (or your app was pulled) please use this Google Form👇 to submit details for tracking purposes. Multiple advocacy efforts are moving forward, but we must must must know more about what grants were cancelled and why.

Want to learn more about how to use #ImpSi in your research? Follow along as we share highlights from @lauraellenphd.bsky.social's #PittHSRseminar today!

I’ve seen children die of -influenza -COVID -pertussis And wouldn’t wish those experiences on anyone. Know what these things have in common?! Effective vaccines that save lives.

No words. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

The first measles death in the US in a decade -- the tragic, preventable death of a child whose parents chose not to protect them with vaccination -- should spark an immediate nation-wide campaign to ensure all children are protected against preventable diseases. Anything less is unconscionable.

Before panic sets it. The New NIH Director and Congress will want research to continue, so the machine will start up at some point. Keep writing papers and preparing proposals. AND educate the public about the key role peer review plays in science and the time and infrastructure investment needed

All NIH study sections canceled indefinitely. This will halt science and devastate research budgets in universities.

If you are ready to advocate to your representatives (or friends and families) about the economic value of NIH funded research, you can check your state at www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...

A Rhode Island nonprofit will hold a ribbon-cutting for its supervised consumption site next week, marking the first time the controversial harm-reduction service has been offered (officially, anyway) outside New York City www.statnews.com/2024/12/06/o...

Congrats to @suenlw.bsky.social & team (& @amersa.org Board Members!) for receiving the 2024 SAj Most Downloaded Paper Award: " #Methadone Resurgence in Bridging the Treatment Gap in the #Overdose Crisis: Position Statement of #AMERSA, Inc).Science into advocacy! journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

Did you know that AMERSA welcomes nominations for our Board of Directors year-round? If you are interested in serving on an active, mission-driven Board, visit our Board page for more information: amersa.org/amersa-board....

Help us advance AMERSA's advocacy goals in 2025! The AMERSA Advocacy Committee is seeking an AMERSA member to join the 9-person core working group of the Committee. Learn more here: amersa.org/amersa-advoc.... The deadline to apply is January 20.

Two weeks left to submit an episode proposal for AMERSA's two NEW upcoming podcast series! 1) Stigma and Substance Use: Rewriting the Narrative and, 2) Equity in Action: Advancing SUD Solutions. To learn more & 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝘆 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟯𝟭, visit amersa.org/podcast-fina...

IRELAND’S FIRST EVER medically supervised drug injection facility (MSIF) is set to open in Dublin in December, according to the charity overseeing the service.#harmreduction saves lives. www.thejournal.ie/supervised-d...

Annual reminder to look out for your unhoused neighbors as it gets colder. Tarps, tents, blankets, socks, hot hands. Save cardboard to put between the ground and a tent or blanket to take away the chill. Talk with them about CO poisoning & fires Stop the sweeps.

I’m importing my old tweets to BlueSky 🙂 so here is an old thread from 2 years ago about helping hospitals do less harm to folks who use drugs - Also available as a longer talk on YouTube youtu.be/H4hHoH_vrwo?...

Had an incredible time at the 6th Annual Harm Reduction workshop!! So proud of the fab students for continuing to learn from community HR champions so they can meaningfully advocate for their patients and humanize healthcare ❤️

🚨Pub Alert🚨 Check out our @jamacurrent.bsky.social paper on communication about Harm Reduction: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39556339/ So proud to co-author with Drs. Mary Hawk and Emma Kay @emmaskay.bsky.social <3

🚨 Antibiotic Treatment for 7 versus 14 Days in Patients with Bloodstream Infections BALANCE trial publication is here ! #IDsky #Medsky @idjclub.bsky.social www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....

"As an attendee, I saw how AMERSA is truly unique. I had special conversations with professionals from many fields and am better equipped to incorporate new values and concepts in my own research and clinical work". -Dr. Fernanda Gushken, GDWA Awardee #Amersa2024

To everyone who needs to hear this.... The healthiest and safest communities are ones with the most access to resources and services, not with more policing. We are never going to arrest our way out of poverty, homelessness and addiction!

What an awesome #AMERSA2024 in Chicago. Can’t wait for #AMERSA2025 in Portland! AMERSA—as an organization—has matured into a beacon of scholarship, integrity, science, and collegiality. It’s what all organizations strive for but few achieve. Thank you @amersa.org !

If you are interested in learning about Harm Reduction for pregnant people, there is literally nobody better than Joelle Puccio.

It is always like hanging out with friends. During breaks we debrief the sessions, and you have a world expert sitting right next to you so it is easy to approach them and ask questions. -Raagini Jawa, MD, MPH, FASAM Thank you for taking the time to tell us what made #AMERSA2024 special to you.

Let me simplify : The root cause of addiction is trauma. The root cause of unregulated poisoned drug supply is bad policies. Until we address the root causes addiction will continue to go untreated, and people will continue to die of illicit drugs.

Was so much fun meeting up with #LiberateMethadone buddies at @amersa.org conference! #AMERSA24

Great project by Dr Ilana Hull on uptake of Xylazine testing of substances during pregnancy. Pregnant people want to protect their offspring and change behaviors based on knowledge of drug supply! #AMERSA2024

I have never been to a conference where every session was interesting and relevant to my work. It has been a joy to meet and network with such a compassionate and driven group of addiction professionals. - Emily Pasman, PhD, LMSW

I do not know anyone who thinks more clearly about treatment for methamphetamine use disorder than Philip Coffin. Here are a few slides summarizing his thinking.

Yay! #AMERSA #AMERSA2024 #AMERSA24 #harmreduction #addictionmed bsky.app/profile/amer...

#AMERSA2024 Existential Determinants of Health: acknowledgement, appreciation, listening, understanding, love

Join us for the 6th Annual Harm Reduction workshop w incredible MA HR orgs! It's been 11 years since founding Homeless Health Immersion Experience; so grateful to keep teaching the next gen of med students how to meaningfully advocate and become HR champions for their patients to humanize healthcare

What a great #AMERSA2024 with all of my favorite people. Good reminder that we are all used to fighting a never ending war to protect our people so we are trained and resilient. I love you all and my heart and cup are both full. @raaginizzle.bsky.social @elisolomon97.bsky.social