IMS
@phi-ims.bsky.social
Integrated Monitoring System: data reporting for drug, alcohol & syringe exchange services. Delivered by LJMU, Public Health Institute, Liverpool UK. https://ims.ljmu.ac.uk/info
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🌍 This #WorldAIDSDay, it’s time to #RethinkRebuildRise – and we need you!
Share what a people-centred #HIV response means to you and help us reimagine the path forward.
👥 Together, we can shape a future where everyone thrives! #WAD #WAD2025
zurl.co/OEQqk
Share what a people-centred #HIV response means to you and help us reimagine the path forward.
👥 Together, we can shape a future where everyone thrives! #WAD #WAD2025
zurl.co/OEQqk
December 1, 2025 at 5:20 AM
🌍 This #WorldAIDSDay, it’s time to #RethinkRebuildRise – and we need you!
Share what a people-centred #HIV response means to you and help us reimagine the path forward.
👥 Together, we can shape a future where everyone thrives! #WAD #WAD2025
zurl.co/OEQqk
Share what a people-centred #HIV response means to you and help us reimagine the path forward.
👥 Together, we can shape a future where everyone thrives! #WAD #WAD2025
zurl.co/OEQqk
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When I met Craig he was 13 and homeless. I still thought his life might turn around. I was tragically wrong
When I met Craig he was 13 and homeless. I still thought his life might turn around. I was tragically wrong
The long read: I knew he was running away from something. It wasn’t until many years later that I discovered the truth
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:27 AM
When I met Craig he was 13 and homeless. I still thought his life might turn around. I was tragically wrong
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When Jack went to A&E in severe pain, he was left waiting, overlooked, and made to feel invisible. His story shows how stigma around ketamine use can block people from getting urgent care.
We need training, flexibility & compassion in services. Everyone deserves dignity.
Read more 👉 zurl.co/le3qM
We need training, flexibility & compassion in services. Everyone deserves dignity.
Read more 👉 zurl.co/le3qM
October 2, 2025 at 3:26 PM
When Jack went to A&E in severe pain, he was left waiting, overlooked, and made to feel invisible. His story shows how stigma around ketamine use can block people from getting urgent care.
We need training, flexibility & compassion in services. Everyone deserves dignity.
Read more 👉 zurl.co/le3qM
We need training, flexibility & compassion in services. Everyone deserves dignity.
Read more 👉 zurl.co/le3qM
Opportunity to join our team as a drug related deaths admin and research support officer (closing date 09/10/25). jobs.ljmu.ac.uk/vacancy/drug...
Drug Related Deaths Admin and Research Support Officer (0.8fte) Fixed term (5169)
jobs.ljmu.ac.uk
September 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Opportunity to join our team as a drug related deaths admin and research support officer (closing date 09/10/25). jobs.ljmu.ac.uk/vacancy/drug...
New paper published by Dr Victoria Marland and colleagues, an evaluation of nitazene test strips. Their conclusions recommend caution when used in front-line testing, and highlight false positive results associated with the presence of caffeine
harmreductionjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
harmreductionjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Evaluation of nitazene immunoassay test strips for rapid in-situ detection of nitazene and nitazene analogs in illicit drug samples - Harm Reduction Journal
Background The detection of nitazene compounds in the United Kingdom has raised concerns among healthcare professionals, public health authorities, and law enforcement due to the increased risk of fat...
harmreductionjournal.biomedcentral.com
August 11, 2025 at 12:51 PM
New paper published by Dr Victoria Marland and colleagues, an evaluation of nitazene test strips. Their conclusions recommend caution when used in front-line testing, and highlight false positive results associated with the presence of caffeine
harmreductionjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
harmreductionjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
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Speaking today at #ISSDP2025 on the LJMU model of reviewing drug related deaths and the socioeconomic learnings from our panels
June 12, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Speaking today at #ISSDP2025 on the LJMU model of reviewing drug related deaths and the socioeconomic learnings from our panels
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🔥 🌏 The ISSDP 2025 Conference Program is now live! 🌏 🔥
So many exciting sessions
There is still time to register, so don't miss this opportunity to join the biggest festival of #DrugPolicy research! Go to www.issdp.org
www.issdp.org/wp-content/u...
So many exciting sessions
There is still time to register, so don't miss this opportunity to join the biggest festival of #DrugPolicy research! Go to www.issdp.org
www.issdp.org/wp-content/u...
www.issdp.org
May 22, 2025 at 11:42 PM
🔥 🌏 The ISSDP 2025 Conference Program is now live! 🌏 🔥
So many exciting sessions
There is still time to register, so don't miss this opportunity to join the biggest festival of #DrugPolicy research! Go to www.issdp.org
www.issdp.org/wp-content/u...
So many exciting sessions
There is still time to register, so don't miss this opportunity to join the biggest festival of #DrugPolicy research! Go to www.issdp.org
www.issdp.org/wp-content/u...
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Today is Harm Reduction Day. It is at the heart of what we do to ensure we work with compassion, respect and without judgment to provide support to people
Our Head of Harm Reduction Chris Rintoul met up with leads from charity partners, to discuss the future of Harm Reduction
youtu.be/QeNs6Sfu4Dc
Our Head of Harm Reduction Chris Rintoul met up with leads from charity partners, to discuss the future of Harm Reduction
youtu.be/QeNs6Sfu4Dc
New Challenges for Harm Reduction
YouTube video by CranstounCharity
youtu.be
May 7, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Today is Harm Reduction Day. It is at the heart of what we do to ensure we work with compassion, respect and without judgment to provide support to people
Our Head of Harm Reduction Chris Rintoul met up with leads from charity partners, to discuss the future of Harm Reduction
youtu.be/QeNs6Sfu4Dc
Our Head of Harm Reduction Chris Rintoul met up with leads from charity partners, to discuss the future of Harm Reduction
youtu.be/QeNs6Sfu4Dc
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observer.co.uk/news/opinion... includes some of my thoughts and those of @profhrs.bsky.social
Generation K: how ketamine became gen Z’s drug of choice
Talk of an epidemic may be overblown, but increased abuse reflects the habits of young people in danger of becoming generation K
observer.co.uk
April 27, 2025 at 9:49 AM
observer.co.uk/news/opinion... includes some of my thoughts and those of @profhrs.bsky.social
Gracias Bogotá, for a great #HR25 harm reduction conference. So many great presentations, our IMS posters are online ims.ljmu.ac.uk/posters #HR25Bogotá
May 2, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Gracias Bogotá, for a great #HR25 harm reduction conference. So many great presentations, our IMS posters are online ims.ljmu.ac.uk/posters #HR25Bogotá
Great presentation from Silvie Ojeda @metzineres.bsky.social about the colonisation of desire and identity as a method of control #HR25
April 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Great presentation from Silvie Ojeda @metzineres.bsky.social about the colonisation of desire and identity as a method of control #HR25
We’re at #HR25 Bogotá, come and see us in the Exhibition Zone 🙌
And view our work in the Posters Space or here: ims.ljmu.ac.uk/posters
And view our work in the Posters Space or here: ims.ljmu.ac.uk/posters
April 28, 2025 at 2:58 PM
We’re at #HR25 Bogotá, come and see us in the Exhibition Zone 🙌
And view our work in the Posters Space or here: ims.ljmu.ac.uk/posters
And view our work in the Posters Space or here: ims.ljmu.ac.uk/posters
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Cambio, one of Colombia's leading political magazines, covers the Harm Reduction International Conference 2025.
Read the full article at this link.👇
https://cambiocolombia.com/pais/colombia-sera-epicentro-cambio-llega-hr25-conferencia-global-drogas-reduccion-danos
#hr25bogotá
Read the full article at this link.👇
https://cambiocolombia.com/pais/colombia-sera-epicentro-cambio-llega-hr25-conferencia-global-drogas-reduccion-danos
#hr25bogotá
Colombia será el epicentro del cambio: llega HR25, la conferencia global sobre drogas y reducción de daños | Cambio Colombia
Bogotá será sede de la edición 28 de la Conferencia Internacional sobre Reducción de Daños (HR25). Más de 1.000 delegados de 70 países se reunirán del 27 al 30 de abril en el Centro de Convenciones Ágora para discutir un nuevo enfoque en políticas de drogas centrado en los derechos humanos...
cambiocolombia.com
April 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Cambio, one of Colombia's leading political magazines, covers the Harm Reduction International Conference 2025.
Read the full article at this link.👇
https://cambiocolombia.com/pais/colombia-sera-epicentro-cambio-llega-hr25-conferencia-global-drogas-reduccion-danos
#hr25bogotá
Read the full article at this link.👇
https://cambiocolombia.com/pais/colombia-sera-epicentro-cambio-llega-hr25-conferencia-global-drogas-reduccion-danos
#hr25bogotá
Opening ceremony for #HR25 well done to Lucy and Maddie for again bringing together a great conference programmme @harmreductionintl.bsky.social
April 27, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Opening ceremony for #HR25 well done to Lucy and Maddie for again bringing together a great conference programmme @harmreductionintl.bsky.social
We've now announced the first speakers for our LJMU Drug Related Deaths Conference 2025, this full-day online event takes place on Friday 28th March. Registration and speaker details here: ims.ljmu.ac.uk/DRDconference #DRDevent
February 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
We've now announced the first speakers for our LJMU Drug Related Deaths Conference 2025, this full-day online event takes place on Friday 28th March. Registration and speaker details here: ims.ljmu.ac.uk/DRDconference #DRDevent
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The war on drugs has a disproportionately negative impact on Black, Brown and Indigenous people, and those living in low-and middle-income countries.
Learn more about the effects of the war on drugs https://hri.global/publications/a-world-of-harm/
Learn more about the effects of the war on drugs https://hri.global/publications/a-world-of-harm/
December 23, 2024 at 11:01 AM
The war on drugs has a disproportionately negative impact on Black, Brown and Indigenous people, and those living in low-and middle-income countries.
Learn more about the effects of the war on drugs https://hri.global/publications/a-world-of-harm/
Learn more about the effects of the war on drugs https://hri.global/publications/a-world-of-harm/
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I'm quoted in this Wired feature on drug mkts moving onto social media platforms
“Enforcement is driving the evolution of ever more sophisticated sales models. The only way such mkts can be defeated in the longer term is to replace them through legal regulation.”
www.wired.com/story/drug-d...
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“Enforcement is driving the evolution of ever more sophisticated sales models. The only way such mkts can be defeated in the longer term is to replace them through legal regulation.”
www.wired.com/story/drug-d...
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Drug Dealers Have Moved on to Social Media
The marketing of illegal drugs on open platforms is “gaining prominence,” authorities note, while the number of drug transactions on the dark web has decreased in recent years.
www.wired.com
December 21, 2024 at 11:06 AM
I'm quoted in this Wired feature on drug mkts moving onto social media platforms
“Enforcement is driving the evolution of ever more sophisticated sales models. The only way such mkts can be defeated in the longer term is to replace them through legal regulation.”
www.wired.com/story/drug-d...
1/
“Enforcement is driving the evolution of ever more sophisticated sales models. The only way such mkts can be defeated in the longer term is to replace them through legal regulation.”
www.wired.com/story/drug-d...
1/
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We have 2 more webinars coming up in 2025 -
Exploring Cultural Experiences of Stigma
Thursday 23 January 2025 12.30pm – 2pm
Developing Inclusion – Substance use related stigma across general practice
Thursday 20 March
12.30pm – 2pm
www.ticketsource.co.uk/antistigmane...
Free event. All welcome.
Exploring Cultural Experiences of Stigma
Thursday 23 January 2025 12.30pm – 2pm
Developing Inclusion – Substance use related stigma across general practice
Thursday 20 March
12.30pm – 2pm
www.ticketsource.co.uk/antistigmane...
Free event. All welcome.
December 19, 2024 at 10:24 AM
We have 2 more webinars coming up in 2025 -
Exploring Cultural Experiences of Stigma
Thursday 23 January 2025 12.30pm – 2pm
Developing Inclusion – Substance use related stigma across general practice
Thursday 20 March
12.30pm – 2pm
www.ticketsource.co.uk/antistigmane...
Free event. All welcome.
Exploring Cultural Experiences of Stigma
Thursday 23 January 2025 12.30pm – 2pm
Developing Inclusion – Substance use related stigma across general practice
Thursday 20 March
12.30pm – 2pm
www.ticketsource.co.uk/antistigmane...
Free event. All welcome.
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"It’s a completely self-defeating public policy.”
Former UN high commissioner for human rights Louise Arbour tells The BMJ that the war on drugs has failed and that a public health focused approach is needed
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
Former UN high commissioner for human rights Louise Arbour tells The BMJ that the war on drugs has failed and that a public health focused approach is needed
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
December 11, 2024 at 2:44 PM
"It’s a completely self-defeating public policy.”
Former UN high commissioner for human rights Louise Arbour tells The BMJ that the war on drugs has failed and that a public health focused approach is needed
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
Former UN high commissioner for human rights Louise Arbour tells The BMJ that the war on drugs has failed and that a public health focused approach is needed
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
We're pleased to announce that our LJMU Drug Related Deaths Conference 2025 will take place online on Friday 28th March. Previous events have seen some great discussions and networking so we expect a really worthwhile event. Registration is now open here: ims.ljmu.ac.uk/DRDconference #DRDevent
December 19, 2024 at 12:57 PM
We're pleased to announce that our LJMU Drug Related Deaths Conference 2025 will take place online on Friday 28th March. Previous events have seen some great discussions and networking so we expect a really worthwhile event. Registration is now open here: ims.ljmu.ac.uk/DRDconference #DRDevent
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Whilst % prevalence of any, Class A, and several individual drugs fell in both young adults and the general population, this was non-significant. Most people who use drugs still only use once or twice a year, and % reporting frequent use fell slightly.
Drug misuse in England and Wales: year ending March 2024 - An overview of the extent and trends of illicit drug use. Data are from the Crime Survey for England and Wales. Out now from ONS - www.ons.gov.uk/releases/dru...
December 12, 2024 at 10:35 AM
Whilst % prevalence of any, Class A, and several individual drugs fell in both young adults and the general population, this was non-significant. Most people who use drugs still only use once or twice a year, and % reporting frequent use fell slightly.
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New YP (under 18s) drug treatment data published. Cannabis and alcohol still by far the main drugs of concern, but ketamine presentations have increased by 2.6 % points since last year, and from 512 in 2021/2022 to 1201 in 2023/24 www.gov.uk/government/s...
November 29, 2024 at 8:31 AM
New YP (under 18s) drug treatment data published. Cannabis and alcohol still by far the main drugs of concern, but ketamine presentations have increased by 2.6 % points since last year, and from 512 in 2021/2022 to 1201 in 2023/24 www.gov.uk/government/s...
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Despite incredible advances made in the treatment of #HIV, there is still far too much stigma and misinformation surrounding the subject.
Here are five facts about HIV which are vital to understanding this #WorldAIDSDay
#UequalsU #CantPassItOn
Here are five facts about HIV which are vital to understanding this #WorldAIDSDay
#UequalsU #CantPassItOn
December 1, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Despite incredible advances made in the treatment of #HIV, there is still far too much stigma and misinformation surrounding the subject.
Here are five facts about HIV which are vital to understanding this #WorldAIDSDay
#UequalsU #CantPassItOn
Here are five facts about HIV which are vital to understanding this #WorldAIDSDay
#UequalsU #CantPassItOn
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Health is a human right. 🌍❤️
On #WorldAIDSDay, let’s ensure HIV prevention, treatment, & care are accessible to ALL—without stigma or discrimination.
Everyone deserves quality healthcare, no matter their status, gender, or where they live.
#EndAIDS: bit.ly/3Z5Ot5P
On #WorldAIDSDay, let’s ensure HIV prevention, treatment, & care are accessible to ALL—without stigma or discrimination.
Everyone deserves quality healthcare, no matter their status, gender, or where they live.
#EndAIDS: bit.ly/3Z5Ot5P
December 1, 2024 at 9:44 AM
Health is a human right. 🌍❤️
On #WorldAIDSDay, let’s ensure HIV prevention, treatment, & care are accessible to ALL—without stigma or discrimination.
Everyone deserves quality healthcare, no matter their status, gender, or where they live.
#EndAIDS: bit.ly/3Z5Ot5P
On #WorldAIDSDay, let’s ensure HIV prevention, treatment, & care are accessible to ALL—without stigma or discrimination.
Everyone deserves quality healthcare, no matter their status, gender, or where they live.
#EndAIDS: bit.ly/3Z5Ot5P
Thanks for organising, it was a really interesting and informative event on Ketamine related harms. This is a link to the briefing we shared on Ketamine implicated in deaths: ims.ljmu.ac.uk/PublicHealth...
November 28, 2024 at 1:07 PM
Thanks for organising, it was a really interesting and informative event on Ketamine related harms. This is a link to the briefing we shared on Ketamine implicated in deaths: ims.ljmu.ac.uk/PublicHealth...