#harmreduction

i will say it really sucks how 'harm reduction' - a term that describes showing compassion to drug users & providing resources to make drug use safer - has been co-opted by people who couldn't care whether drug users live or die to defend politicians who also couldn't care whether they live or die

#drugs #politics #harmreduction #uspol #uspolitics

#CDC's new official statement of priorities is a reeking pile of lies about nearly everything, from #autism to #HarmReduction to #trans issues and much more. US #health policy is being run by sociopathic cultists. https://cdc.gov/about/cdc/index.html

Congrats people under 30 ! It appears you are breaking the inherited dependency on nasty alcohol consumption.

This entry in my blog explores FOUR TRICKS ( and 28 links) to make much wiser use of cannabis, all from harm-reduction perspective.

https://jorge--alban--dobles-blogspot-com.translate.goog/2024/08/trucos-raros-para-prender-con-placer-y.html?m=1&_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=es&_x_tr_hl=es&_x_tr_pto=wapp

#weed #marijuana #thc #thca #its420somewhere #vaping #vape #doping #cannabis #Drugs #DrugAwareness #harmreduction #420pows #substanceabuse #dab
#pot #neurodivergent #pain
#abstinencia #alcoholism #alcohol #drugabuse #opioids #opioidcrisis #insomnia

Friend asked me on how to help her trans kid. I couldn't find a good guide for this, especially with states like Iowa stripping us of our rights.

I want to be clear that this should not be done without the child's input. Always, always trust the kid to understand and always give them the chance to participate. There are ways to adjust the language for the age of the child, and children often have creative ideas when given the chance to participate. The goal here is to give the child the tools to help them thrive, okay? Thanks for understanding.

So without further ado, here's steps on how to help trans kids navigate all of this.

1. Identify safe groups where the child can be themself. Remember, the child likely will have ideas on who to ask. So be sure to ask the child who they trust for this conversation.

*NOTE: Talk with those on the "trusted" list and/or leaders of the trusted groups and verify they will defend the kid's right to be themself and support them. (Child doesn't necessarily have to be present for this, but let the child know how it went to ease anxiety.)

2. Identify which friends are safe and will honor their pronouns. Again, the child will have ideas on this too. Make a list together!

3. Sit down with the kid and explain this process.

* (For my friend, I shared with them how I also wrote up a safety plan and harm reduction plan on how to navigate an increasingly hostile society such as my state stripping me of my civil rights. Having examples of others who have done this can help solidify the need and make it more approachable and less scary).

4. Share the list of groups and people who support the kid and will have their back 100%. (Be ready to hold those people accountable as a behind-the-scenes thing). Ask the kid if there are others they think you should work with to get them on board. Add them to the "talk to" part of the list."

5. Build a harm reduction and safety plan with the kid. This includes:

* Talk about how to handle strangers in public spaces in a way that avoids too much misgendering but also keeps the kid safe. (Maybe use only their name and avoid pronouns entirely for instance).
* Talk about how to handle medical professionals who are not known for being trans-friendly; how in those instances the kid will be wearing a "costume" as a safety strategy where they pretend to be x gender.
*Talk about parks and other public spaces.
*Talk about how to handle when meeting new people. How to test the water to see if it is safe to take off the 'x gender costume' or not.

6.Make sure the kid signs off on the harm reduction and safety plan, and that they feel included in it. Try to make it fun by drawing out scenarios, and explaining how sometimes we have to act like we're in a play for that scenario. We put on our "costume of x gender" and act out a play. Then when we are out of that scenario, we can take off our "costume of x gender" and enjoy being ourselves again around our safe groups and people.

(I'll write this up as a blogpost eventually. But for now, wanted to put it out there for folks to think about since transphobia and anti-trans legislation and policies are ramping up again. Please share any tips or resources you know of that can help!)

#Trans #Transgender #TransJustice #TransKids #Transphobia #SafetyPlan #HarmReduction #TrustKids #ChildAutonomy

I recently went on a terrible vacation with someone I considered a friend, but had to leave early for my mental health. (I had driven too long, my hip hurt, vacation was too long, I didn't have any close-quarters conflict resolution skills left. We were headed for conflict and I felt unable to handle it at all constructively. Bailing seemed safest.)

Now he's gotten me kicked from my all- #transmasc online support group, and it's left a huge hole in my day-to-day #SuicidePrevention and #HarmReduction strategies. There's two days until the US election, and I'm worried.

Does anyone know of a similar online safe space? Anglophone, trans-only or queer men only, supportive and inclusive, not afraid to discuss deep and intense emotions? Thank you. #SupportGroup

#LGBTQ #drag #DragQueens #CommunityOutreach #HarmReduction

'The program is designed to educate drag artists in harm reduction principles and encourage them to integrate the messages into their performances. From explaining how to use Narcan—the drug overdose reversal drug—to explaining safer sex practices, trained artists will be able to empower other community members.'

https://www.du.edu/news/nails-hair-hips-heels-and-harm-reduction

hey y'all 👋 friendly PSA:

i've noticed lots of people becoming the victim of doxx & hack attempts in recent months.

use this checklist by @lissy93 to fortify your personal security & digital privacy—your physical safety might depend on it.

https://digital-defense.io/

#doxxing #harmreduction #protest #encampment #solidarity #mutualaid #activism #organizing #gaza #palestine #privacy #security #infosec