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Evidence, support, compassion. Advocating for Harm Reduction, Progressive drug policies, and ending stigma.
Jan 22, 2020 9 tweets 4 min read
Welcome back to the #UCP gaslighting extravaganza—here we have our premier using a flawed study to perpetuate his plan; let’s have a look shall we?
#ABLeg #abpoli First, if you haven’t read any actual scientific/research based analyses of the impacts of SCS, maybe refer to the experts.

This thread by Dr. Hyshka will tell you everything you need to know.
Sep 28, 2019 8 tweets 5 min read
Alberta Q2 Opioid Reporting fresh off the press!

As previously noted by @ehyshka, this quarter demonstrates an increase in fentanyl-related overdose compared to Q1 2019.
#AbLeg #ABpoli

open.alberta.ca/dataset/f4b74c… This is one of many reasons why it’s important to avoid overgeneralizing from a single data point—overdose deaths occur in ebbs and flows.

Sometimes a single bad batch can make the difference between a low point vs a surge in deaths.
Jun 28, 2019 10 tweets 5 min read
Over half way through the year and, at long last, Alberta Q1 2019 opioid reporting is made available. Let’s have a look at the stats shall we?

#abpoli #AbLeg

alberta.ca/opioid-reports… “There continues to be a high number of accidental fentanyl related poisoning deaths in the province,
however, the number in the most recent quarter is comparatively less than the previous.”

Sounds like the harm reduction and overdose response initiatives are helping.