Release: Drugs, The Law & Your Rights
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UK's centre of expertise on drugs and drug law. Global reports on decrim and racist policing. Campaigning for rights of people who use drugs.
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We are also fundraising to support our expansion in 395 - On November 22nd TPL will be hosting a fun night of drag and music at Piehouse Co-op (SE8 5HD).
On 6 December, come dance with us:
📅 10 PM til late
📍VFDalston (N16 7XB)
On 6 December, come dance with us:
📅 10 PM til late
📍VFDalston (N16 7XB)
October 31, 2025 at 11:32 AM
We are also fundraising to support our expansion in 395 - On November 22nd TPL will be hosting a fun night of drag and music at Piehouse Co-op (SE8 5HD).
On 6 December, come dance with us:
📅 10 PM til late
📍VFDalston (N16 7XB)
On 6 December, come dance with us:
📅 10 PM til late
📍VFDalston (N16 7XB)
You can come shop at TPL and see the space this week 11am-7pm.
From 3 November, the Hub will operate Mon-Thurs 2-5 pm and Saturday 4-7 pm.
From 3 November, the Hub will operate Mon-Thurs 2-5 pm and Saturday 4-7 pm.
October 31, 2025 at 11:32 AM
You can come shop at TPL and see the space this week 11am-7pm.
From 3 November, the Hub will operate Mon-Thurs 2-5 pm and Saturday 4-7 pm.
From 3 November, the Hub will operate Mon-Thurs 2-5 pm and Saturday 4-7 pm.
Affordable space is scarce, but solidarity isn’t. This partnership grew from shared politics and community care.
Release will expand its Harm Reduction Hub: naloxone & safer supplies distribution, legal support and a welcoming community space.
Follow us on IG @release_rugs and @peoplesletters
Release will expand its Harm Reduction Hub: naloxone & safer supplies distribution, legal support and a welcoming community space.
Follow us on IG @release_rugs and @peoplesletters
October 31, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Affordable space is scarce, but solidarity isn’t. This partnership grew from shared politics and community care.
Release will expand its Harm Reduction Hub: naloxone & safer supplies distribution, legal support and a welcoming community space.
Follow us on IG @release_rugs and @peoplesletters
Release will expand its Harm Reduction Hub: naloxone & safer supplies distribution, legal support and a welcoming community space.
Follow us on IG @release_rugs and @peoplesletters
Some info on effects and withdrawal symptoms of medetomidine:
www.substanceusephilly.com/medetomidine
Co-substances commonly detected with medetomidine in Canada (may be similar to the UK): www.ccsa.ca/sites/defaul...
www.substanceusephilly.com/medetomidine
Co-substances commonly detected with medetomidine in Canada (may be similar to the UK): www.ccsa.ca/sites/defaul...
Medetomidine: What you need to know about the new street drug taking over Philly. — Substance Use Philly
Medetomidine, a non-opioid drug used in veterinary medicine, is being added to Philadelphia's street drug supply. Although similar to xylazine, medetomidine is 100-200 times more potent and can cause ...
www.substanceusephilly.com
October 14, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Some info on effects and withdrawal symptoms of medetomidine:
www.substanceusephilly.com/medetomidine
Co-substances commonly detected with medetomidine in Canada (may be similar to the UK): www.ccsa.ca/sites/defaul...
www.substanceusephilly.com/medetomidine
Co-substances commonly detected with medetomidine in Canada (may be similar to the UK): www.ccsa.ca/sites/defaul...
We were aware that there were yearly delays in death reporting due to backlogs in coroner offices. But without info on what substances were present at death, it's very difficult to confirm from the outside
September 16, 2025 at 10:53 AM
We were aware that there were yearly delays in death reporting due to backlogs in coroner offices. But without info on what substances were present at death, it's very difficult to confirm from the outside
I'm sorry you went through that experience
June 25, 2025 at 9:58 AM
I'm sorry you went through that experience
Already deny the results of an ongoing pilot, EVEN if it may prove to reduce drug harms, health outcomes and improve the situation for those using its services.
This ideological opposition to tested interventions is just wasting time, money and lives - all to seem tough in a failed drug war.
This ideological opposition to tested interventions is just wasting time, money and lives - all to seem tough in a failed drug war.
June 9, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Already deny the results of an ongoing pilot, EVEN if it may prove to reduce drug harms, health outcomes and improve the situation for those using its services.
This ideological opposition to tested interventions is just wasting time, money and lives - all to seem tough in a failed drug war.
This ideological opposition to tested interventions is just wasting time, money and lives - all to seem tough in a failed drug war.
100%, buried deep in the story and so are the comments highlighting that reports don't show an increase in public injecting litter.
But this needs to be properly addressed and not continuously denied, otherwise the pressure will continue to escalate
But this needs to be properly addressed and not continuously denied, otherwise the pressure will continue to escalate
May 30, 2025 at 10:40 AM
100%, buried deep in the story and so are the comments highlighting that reports don't show an increase in public injecting litter.
But this needs to be properly addressed and not continuously denied, otherwise the pressure will continue to escalate
But this needs to be properly addressed and not continuously denied, otherwise the pressure will continue to escalate