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Feminist Buzzkills Live: The Podcast
Should I Be Scared? We'll Let You Know. With Bitch & Amy Merrill

Feminist Buzzkills Live: The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 59:16


Full episode transcript HERE. Roses are red, violets are blue, we're ready to fuck some shit up – how about you? Nothing says “love” like living through the current soul scorchings and still showing up every day to make a difference! On this week's pod, your Feminist Buzzkills are diving deep into Indiana gutting HIPAA for abortion patients, redefining and coming after birth control, and how some badass Indiana doctors are fighting back! What does that mean for the rest of us not living there? A whole hell of a lot! PLUS, remember that New York doctor who prescribed a pregnant person in Dallas abortion pills? Well, Louisiana and Texas are in full-on hater mode, and we've got some big updates on the case. AND WE'VE GOT GUESTS! Who are our V-Day partners in crime this week? Everyone's fav witchy Valentine, Bitch is in the house! The legendary musician, writer, and performance artist sits down with your Buzzkills to yap about her new show, “B*TCHCRAFT,” moving forward in Trump's hellscape, and healing and resisting through art and community! Valentine #2, Amy Merrill, is here too! We break down the recent flurry of assaults on medication abortion with the Co-Founder and Co-Director of Plan C. Amy helps us navigate the case of the NY doctor being sued for sending abortion pills through the mail, and how abobo patients can better protect themselves – especially as we are heading into the abortion upside down. Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu.  OPERATION SAVE ABORTION: You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by listening to our five-part OpSave pod series and Mifepristone Panel by clicking HERE for episodes, your toolkit, marching orders, and more. HOSTS:Lizz Winstead IG: @LizzWinstead Bluesky: @LizzWinstead.bsky.socialMoji Alawode-El IG: @Mojilocks Bluesky: @Mojilocks.bsky.social SPECIAL GUESTS:Bitch IG: @BitchMusic TikTok: @Bitch_Music Amy Merrill  IG: @AmyJMerrill / @PlanCPills TW/TikTok: @PlanCPills BlueSky: @PlanCPills.bsky.social GUEST LINKS:Plan C Pills WebsiteDONATE: Plan CYou Always Have Options WebsiteJulie Care WebsiteMiscarriage + Abortion HotlineIf/When/How: Lawyers for Reproductive CareBitch Music WebsiteBitch's LinktreeTICKETS: B*tchcraft Tour NEWS DUMP:SAVE Act Would Undermine Voter Registration for All AmericansTrump State Department Official Has Repeatedly Called for Mass Sterilization of ‘Low-IQ Trash'Pine Needles Shown to Cause Abortions in CowsIndiana Abortion Providers Sue to Keep State Records PrivateCondoms, IUDs Removed From Indiana Bill Seeking to Expand Birth Control AccessTexas Judge Fines New York Doctor for Prescribing Abortion Pills to a Woman Near DallasShield Laws for Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Health Care: A State Law GuideWhat to Know About Stocking up on the Abortion Pill EPISODE LINKS:Adopt-A-Clinic: Women's Health Center of Maryland Amazon WishlistBuy a Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy Tour Poster to Benefit AAF!ACTION: Mutual Aid LASTREAM: No One Asked You on JoltEMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist BuzzkillsOperation Save AbortionSIGN: Repeal the Comstock ActAAF's Abortion-Themed Rage Playlist FOLLOW US:Listen to us ~ FBK Podcast Instagram ~ @AbortionFrontBluesky ~ @AbortionFrontTikTok ~ @AbortionFrontFacebook ~ @AbortionFrontYouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFront TALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE!PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more! DONATE TO AAF HERE!ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE!VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE!ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE!EXPOSE FAKE CLINICS HERE!GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE!When BS is poppin', we pop off!

City Cast Denver
A Final Resolution for the Park Hill Golf Course? Plus, Needle Exchange Politics and Weird Buildings

City Cast Denver

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 31:51


The mayor is in the final stages of negotiating a future for the Park Hill Golf Course, according to CBS Colorado. But would a major land swap change much for the neighbors living around this 155 acres of dead grass? Then, City Council voted on some big changes to needle exchange sites in Denver last night, but the mayor still has final say. It's Tuesday, and Host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi are digging into the biggest stories of the week -- plus, they answer one listener's question: What is with those quirky buildings around town that look like they've been swallowed by another structure?  Bree mentioned our coverage of the ongoing Park Hill Golf Course saga, which we summed up in this episode from January 2023.  Get your tickets to HEYDAY now! We're putting on an indoor fair with urban flair, like a classic county fair but with a very cool Denver twist. Join us on March 8 for classic carnival games, vintage arcade games, Denver-themed balloon art, and a full day of grandstand entertainment, featuring some of your favorite guests from the podcast. It's family friendly, too, if you wanna bring your kids. Get those tickets now at www.heydaydenver.com. What is your “toxic Colorado trait”? We want to hear from you! Anonymously or not, text or leave us a voicemail, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418‬ For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm Learn more about the sponsors of this January 14th episode: Denver Health Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

News & Views with Joel Heitkamp
Fargo Mayor Mahoney talks about misrepresentation around needle exchange program

News & Views with Joel Heitkamp

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 23:46


11/26/24: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by the Mayor of Fargo, Dr. Tim Mahoney. They talk about Monday's City Commission meeting where the needle exchange program and a winter warming center was discussed. City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg is proposing the city of Fargo immediately eliminate the needle exchange program operated by Fargo Cass Public Health. The Winter Warming Initiative was started in 2023 as a temporary plan to help the homeless during the winter months since most local shelters are at or over capacity. Last year, they helped nearly 700 people with temporary shelter at the Downtown Engagement Center. They have already helped 62 this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

InForum Minute
Commissioner Michelle Turnberg wants to eliminate Fargo's needle exchange program

InForum Minute

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 8:30


WDAY First News anchors Scott Engen, Lisa Budeau and Lydia Blume break down your regional news and weather for Monday, November 25, 2024. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.

Fighting Stigma
Fighting Stigma - MHAW Special - Emma from Know Your Stuff NZ - 23-09-24

Fighting Stigma

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 28:15


Manaaki Monday: Spreading Kindness! Today Vanessa interviews Emma from Know Your Stuff NZ, a peer-led community organization committed to harm reduction. Manaaki Monday is all about kindness and the ripple effect that can come from a small act of kindness. Know Your Stuff NZ is Aotearoa's original provider of drug-checking services. Along with the New Zealand Drug Foundation and the Needle Exchange programme, they offer free and confidential drug checking and harm reduction services at clinics and events across the motu.

Recovery Matters! Podcast
Reducing the Harm | Harm Reduction Discussion

Recovery Matters! Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 43:25


Cameron, a Harm Reduction Coordinator, delves into the complexity of human behavior, societal structures, and the importance of humane treatment for individuals still using substances. They discuss philosophical and practical aspects of harm reduction, including the distribution of clean syringes and Narcan, drug checking, and the necessity of treating those with substance use disorders with dignity and respect. This episode provides a comprehensive look at the different paths to recovery and the vital role harm reduction plays in keeping communities safe. 00:00 Introduction and Personal Recovery Stories 00:47 Challenges and Turning Points in Recovery 05:04 Understanding Harm Reduction 08:59 Harm Reduction in Practice 12:40 The Importance of Compassion and Dignity 14:18 The Role of Harm Reduction in Public Health 25:16 Personal Reflections and Future Goals 39:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Comment on Kentucky
June 21, 2024 - Title IX, Needle Exchange, Immigration and Gov. Beshear

Comment on Kentucky

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 26:39


Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant, including health news related to needle exchange programs and the upcoming legalization of medicinal marijuana in Kentucky Guests: Tessa Duvall, Lexington Herald-Leader; McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern; and Melissa Patrick, Kentucky Health News.

Philadelphia Community Podcast
What's Going On: SpeakOUT w/Angela Giampolo, The Case for Needle Exchange, NRG Choose to Give

Philadelphia Community Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 29:22 Transcription Available


iHeartMedia participated in the annual NRG Choose to Give Media Flag Football Game which benefits Children's Hospital, Philabundance, Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Nemours Children's Hospital.  I speak to Mike Rombach VP and General Manager for NRG Energy.  https://www.nrg.com/The newly passed Philadelphia budget removes funding for syringes in needle exchange programs.  Residents in Kensington have complained about the proliferation of needles on the streets and the handling of the program by local nonprofits.  However Ronald Collman, MD, Professor of Medicine and Microbiology Director, Penn Center for AIDS research (CFAR) and Dr. Florence Momplaisir Assistant Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, Associate Chief for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Fellow, Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine argue that this  is a misguided step that will harm not just people who inject drugs but the broader Philadelphia population.I'm joined by Angela Giampolo, of Giampolo Law Group and Philly Gay Lawyer  for our monthly feature SpeakOUT about issues related to the LGBTQIA community and how they conect  to the broader community.  This week we talk about how we can be better allies. https://www.phillygaylawyer.com/https://giampololaw.com/   

Ask Doctor Dawn
Interview with Rita Hewitt on the evolution of the opioid crisis, and current efforts in harm reduction and overdose prevention

Ask Doctor Dawn

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 56:15


Broadcast on KSQD Santa Cruz on 7-05-2024: Guest introduction and Background Introduction of Rita Hewitt, regional director for Central Coast overdose prevention, and her professional background. Overview of Rita's notable achievements and roles in various healthcare and harm reduction initiatives. Rita's journey from a licensed pharmacy technician to her current role in overdose prevention. Impact of the prescription opioid epidemic on her career choices and motivation to address addiction and overdose issues. Stories from Rita's early career, including encounters with prescription opioid misuse and its consequences. Challenges in Opioid Prescription and Addiction Discussion on the challenges faced by healthcare providers in managing pain and the consequences of opioid prescriptions. Examples of misuse and the impact of addiction on individuals and the community. Historical Context of Opioid Epidemic Examination of the history of opioid use and misuse, from pharmaceutical origins to current trends. The role of pharmaceutical companies and legislation in shaping the opioid crisis. Pendulum Swing in Opioid Prescribing Practices Analysis of the shifting attitudes towards opioid prescribing over the decades. The impact of educational mandates and legislation on prescribing practices and patient care. Current Strategies for Harm Reduction Overview of harm reduction initiatives and resources available in the community. Discussion on the effectiveness of buprenorphine and other medications in treating opioid addiction. Emerging Drug Threats Introduction of new substances like Xylazine and their impact on the community. Challenges in addressing these new threats and the limitations of existing overdose reversal medications. Testing and Safety Measures Importance of fentanyl test strips and other tools in preventing overdoses. Availability and distribution of test strips and Narcan within the community. Legislation and Policy Initiatives Recent laws and mandates aimed at improving opioid prescription practices and overdose prevention. Discussion on potential future initiatives to enhance harm reduction and public safety. Pendulum Swing in Opioid Prescribing Practices Continued discussion on the history of opioid prescribing and the shifts in attitudes over the decades. Impact of legislation and educational mandates on opioid prescribing practices and patient care. Challenges and Personal Experiences in Addiction Rita shares personal experiences and anecdotes about friends and community members affected by opioid addiction. Dr. Dawn shares a story about a patient with a severe infection due to opioid misuse and the challenges in managing their pain and treatment. Current Strategies for Harm Reduction Overview of harm reduction strategies and resources available in the community. Discussion on the effectiveness and benefits of buprenorphine and other medications in treating opioid addiction. Emerging Drug Threats Introduction of new substances like Xylazine and their impact on the community. Challenges in addressing these new threats and the limitations of existing overdose reversal medications like Narcan. Statistics and Trends in Overdose Fatalities Examination of the current statistics and trends in overdose fatalities in the local community and nationally. Discussion on the increase in fentanyl-related fatalities and the ongoing challenges in addressing the crisis. Testing and Safety Measures Importance of fentanyl test strips and other tools in preventing overdoses. Availability and distribution of test strips and Narcan within the community. Legislation and Policy Initiatives Recent laws and mandates aimed at improving opioid prescription practices and overdose prevention. Discussion on potential future initiatives to enhance harm reduction and public safety. Community Initiatives and Collaboration Overview of local initiatives and collaborations aimed at addressing the opioid crisis and improving public health outcomes. Importance of community engagement and support in harm reduction efforts. Future Directions and Goals Rita's vision and goals for future harm reduction initiatives and policies. Discussion on the potential impact of upcoming legislation and community efforts on the opioid crisis.

City Cast Philly
Philly's Historic Shift on Needle Exchange Programs

City Cast Philly

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 15:52


Mayor Cherelle Parker made it clear: “not one city dollar” under her administration will fund syringe exchange programs — a big pivot from previous mayors. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Courtenay Harris Bond, a health reporter for PhillyVoice, about the history of these programs in Philly and why some public health experts warn that losing them could cause a surge in new HIV cases. Read Courtenay's full story here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We're also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

News & Features | NET Radio
Legislature upholds Pillen veto of needle exchange bill

News & Features | NET Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 5:02


Nebraska senators voted 27-20 in favor of overriding Gov. Jim Pillen's veto of a needle exchange bill, falling three votes short of the number needed to override.

News & Features | NET Radio
Pillen vetoes needle exchange; override attempt planned

News & Features | NET Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 5:06


Host Intro: Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has vetoed a bill allowing Nebraska cities to establish needle exchange programs for drug users. Sen. Meghan Hunt, chief sponsor of the legislation, says she'll try to override the veto.

Blindspot: The Road to 9/11
What If I Could Have Grown Old With My Brother?

Blindspot: The Road to 9/11

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 39:55


In 1985, doctors at a methadone clinic in the South Bronx made the harrowing discovery: 50 percent of its patients had HIV. Three years later, in the same neighborhood, a pair of epidemiologists estimated that as many as one in five young men were positive for the disease. Those numbers made the South Bronx one of most critical hotspots for HIV in the country.Joyce Rivera was born and raised in the South Bronx. She watched as heroin flooded into her neighborhood followed by HIV. When Rivera's brother died in 1987, she decided to do something. Working with a heroin dealer and a local priest, she defied the law and set up an illegal needle exchange in an attempt to prevent the transmission of HIV among injection drug users. And she largely succeeded. But what if this country had treated drug addiction like a public health issue instead of a criminal problem?Voices in this episode include:• Don Des Jarlais has been a leader in the field of HIV and AIDS research among persons who inject drugs (PWID) for nearly 40 years. A professor of epidemiology at New York University, he served as the principal investigator of the “Risk Factors” study, which was instrumental in tracking the HIV and AIDS epidemic in New York City, among numerous others.• Sister Eileen Hogan was the first female chaplain in the Department of Correction in New York City.• Dr. Arye Rubinstein is an immunologist and allergist on the faculty at Albert Einstein Medical Center and Montefiore Medical Center. An early pioneer in AIDS research and treatment for children, he founded the pediatric AIDS center at Einstein in the early 1980s.• Joyce Rivera is the founder of St. Ann's Corner of Harm Reduction, one of the first syringe-exchange programs in New York City. A National Science Foundation Fellow from 1981 to 1984, Rivera has been a leader in the field of AIDS and substance use for 35 years.• Father Luis Barrios is a priest and a professor of Latin American and Latinx studies and sociology at both John Jay College and the CUNY Graduate Center.• Robert Fullilove is associate dean for community and minority affairs at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, as well as a professor of clinical sociomedical sciences and the co-director of the Cities Research Group.Blindspot is a co-production of The HISTORY® Channel and WNYC Studios, in collaboration with The Nation Magazine.A companion photography exhibit by Kia LaBeija featuring portraits from the series is on view through March 11 at The Greene Space at WNYC. The photography for Blindspot was supported by a grant from the Economic Hardship Reporting Project, a nonprofit organization that promotes coverage of social inequality and economic justice.

Curry Coast Community Radio
KCIW News: Curry County Commissioners Target Needle Exchange, Harm Reduction Program Operating in Brookings

Curry Coast Community Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 5:57 Transcription Available


Jessica Cejnar Andrews is the Bureau Chief for the Wild Rivers/Lost Coast Outpost. She tells KCIW that a Eugene-based HIV prevention organization that offers syringe exchange and harm reduction services in Brookings was forced to suspend operations on Friday, December 15, 2023. Wild Rivers Outpost article: Curry County Commissioners Target Needle Exchange, Harm Reduction Program […]

Broeske and Musson
9.12.2023 - NEEDLE EXCHANGE: A Move Sparking Controversy

Broeske and Musson

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 10:57


Fresno Mayor and Councilmembers sound the alarm over the relocation of a drug needle-exchange program.   Guest Co-Host: Blake Taylor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Broeske and Musson
9.12.2023 - DA LISA SMITTCAMP: Needle Exchange Program

Broeske and Musson

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 12:01


DA Lisa Smittcamp joins the show.   Guest Co-Host: Blake Taylor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Blaze Podcast
Episode 238

The Blaze Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 59:55


In this episode, we recap what we did over the week. We start the pod talking about the controversial decision to put a Needle Exchange on Fulton Street. We continue to support our local events as Title Pending will be dropping their new capsule of merch along with a live show with more deatilss in the pod. We talk about local sports as the Fresno State Bulldogs will be on the road at Arizona State on Saturday. We conclude talking MLB, NFL, and NBA. Be sure to support all your local businesses, artists, and podcasts. Have a blazing week! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theblazepodcast/message

The LA Report
A Hopeful Update From Hollywood Strikes, 30 Deaths at LA Jails This Year, OC Needle Exchange Program Gets OK -- The P.M. Edition

The LA Report

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 7:07


Striking Hollywood scriptwriters are talking contract with studios and streamers. LA County jails are on a pace for a year even deadlier than at the height of the pandemic. A syringe exchange program has the OK to operate in Orange County. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Recovery Matters! Podcast
The Importance of Harm Reduction: A Conversation with Corri Mercy

Recovery Matters! Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 48:15


Corri, a harm reduction advocate, shares her journey of personal recovery from substance use and self-destructive behaviors. They discuss their role as the manager of drug user health at Nastad, a nonprofit organization focusing on harm reduction. Corri explains that Nastad operates a Technical Assistance Center for Harm Reduction, providing resources and training to support harm reduction practices for various organizations and individuals. They introduce harm reduction strategies like syringe exchange programs and safe consumption sites. Syringe exchange programs allow individuals to safely dispose of used syringes and obtain sterile ones, reducing the spread of infectious diseases and encouraging treatment. Safe consumption sites provide supervised spaces for substance use, with medical professionals present to prevent overdoses and offer resources. Phil inquires about the arguments against safe consumption sites, to which Corri emphasizes the importance of compassion and support over shame and stigma. They believe that meeting individuals where they are and providing a nonjudgmental environment can make a significant positive impact. Corri opens up about her personal recovery journey, their struggles with opioid use, and other self-destructive behaviors. They found recovery through therapy, community support, and engaging in creative activities such as yoga, aerial arts, and art journaling. Corri is open about occasional recreational substance use like marijuana and wine, which they view within a harm reduction context. They discuss their upcoming presentation at the Multiple Pathways to Recovery conference in August, where they plans to delve into harm reduction principles and how they can be incorporated into different practices. Throughout the conversation, Corri emphasizes the importance of harm reduction as a way to provide support, compassion, and resources to individuals struggling with substance use and promote their overall well-being.

580 Live with Dave Allen
08/08/23 - 580 Live with Dave Allen Breaks Down Charleston's Needle Exchange Program Decision

580 Live with Dave Allen

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 52:47


Join Dave Allen on 580 Live as we delve into Charleston City Council's recent decision to vote down the new needle exchange program. Get insights from Senator Rupie Phillips, and stay updated on the upcoming outdoor drama about the coal industry. Stream live at www.wchsnetwork.com. Presented by Thornhill Auto Group.

The DeMaio Report
Needle Exchange Program

The DeMaio Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 36:20


DeMaio talks with County Supervisor Jim Desmond about the needle exchange program and how Desmond is trying to fight it.

Elevate Health
Much More Than a Needle Exchange

Elevate Health

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 43:52


For individuals living with substance use disorders, access to clean syringes can help prevent additional health problems such as hepatitis, HIV and other illnesses. For nearly 35 years, the Tacoma Needle Exchange has quietly established itself as a local community force and a national leader in harm reduction and community protection. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elevate-health/message

Life After Addiction
Harm reduction/Needle exchange is the answer??? LAA Episode 72

Life After Addiction

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 29:28


Join Adam & Chiddy today as they discuss harm reduction centers & what the true answer is to breaking what seems to be the never ending cycle of addiction. May this encourage you today & have a blessed rest of your day. Life After Addiction Podcast YouTube channel: Life After Addiction For the Lost and Found Recovery in Christ curriculum as well as S2L's "Limited Edition" Hoodie, Hat, and Freedom Tee please visit https://S2L.net To check out The Forgotten Pandemic documentary, visit https://www.TheForgottenPandemic.com For more information about our all-male residential Christ-Centered Recovery program, please visit https://S2Lrecovery.org Hope After Addiction NEW CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq74...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Transformative Daf
Mercy & Grace (Nedarim 43)

The Transformative Daf

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 7:48


Should we set up needle exchanges for drug addicts? Why should we help them after they've caused their own mess? Today we learn that even when people have harmed themselves and even if they've harmed you, we must go the extra mile to help them out of their predicament.

Believe in People Podcast
#10 - Elly: Harm Reduction, Commercial Sex Work & The History of Hull's Needle Exchange

Believe in People Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 38:55


Elly has nearly three decades of experience in the Drug & Alcohol sector and Matt talks to her about addiction & recovery in the 80s and 90s, commercial sex work, the history of Hull's needle exchange & the importance of effective prescribing and therapeutic recovery___ ReNew is a free and confidential drug and alcohol service for adults, families, carers and affected others in Hull.ReNew offers:Expert advice and information on drugs, alcohol, homelessness, prison and how to improve your health and wellbeing. A multi-disciplinary approach to care; our team includes experienced health and care staff, nurses and doctors.A whole family approach – working holistically with all members of the family to achieve and promote recovery.Therapeutic group and 1:1 interventions. A community and inpatient detoxification provision. Access to residential rehabilitation environments.A comprehensive harm reduction offer - reducing drug related deaths and harm via blood borne virus screening and issuing emergency lifesaving overdose reversal medication (Naloxone).Education, training and employment services – with direct links to all local education providers and an in-house community training provision.Multiple connecting communities offers, including – an outreach provision, a rough sleepers' provision, criminal justice provision and a provision exclusively for women.Multiple peer led support provisions, including; Alcohol Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous and a daily breakfast club which is free and open to everyone.ReNew are happy to talk to you face-to-face, online, over the telephone, or whatever way suits you. If you're worried about something, please contact ReNew via telephone for support between 09:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday, on 01482 620 013. For support out of hours please call the freephone on 0800 6 126 126.The Believe in people podcast explores addiction, recovery and stigma. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction then this series can help.Follow us on social media: @CGLHull ⬇️ Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Know Your Rights
The Legalization of Needle Exchanges

Know Your Rights

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 27:41


Did you know that as of September 2021, needle exchanges for the purpose of harm reduction are legal in Arizona? Joins us as we talk with a public defender attorney about what the law says, and ask a volunteer harm reductionist about what that looks like in practice at an actual syringe exchange site.

Know Your Rights
Harm Reduction Basics

Know Your Rights

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 17:40


Did you know that harm reduction and needle exchanges are evidence-based public health strategies? Now that they are legal in Arizona, let's dive deeper into the topic. This week we'll talk with Tory Howell, from Shot in the Dark - a harm reduction program that offers syringe exchanges about the principles and evidence behind harm reduction.

RNZ: Nine To Noon
Needle Exchange Programme- finances show success

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 16:43


A balance sheet shows treatment for HIV is our most successful public health programme ever. The bottom line of some new data is that the New Zealand Needle Exchange Programme has doubled its return over the last 20 years, indicating less is spent now than it was in the early 2000s on treating HIV, also hepatitis B and C, and other injection-related injuries. 34 years ago, in 1988, New Zealand was the first country in the world to introduce a national, government-funded needle exchange programme - for people who inject legal and illegal drugs. Many of its clients are unable to use normal mainstream health services, either because they're using illegal drugs or because of real or perceived stigma. The programme aims to reduce harm to people who inject drugs - often savings their lives. National Operations Manger Philippa Jones tells Kathryn Ryan it also aims to reduce the incidence of HIV and hepatitis in the community.

KUOW Newsroom
How Seattle's first needle exchange has evolved to keep up with the opioid epidemic

KUOW Newsroom

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 1:07


KUOW Newsroom
It's been a year since Seattle's first needle exchange had to pack up and move

KUOW Newsroom

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2021 0:50


Organizers tried to get the message out for months ahead of time, worried some people might slip through the cracks and miss out on services.

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PBS NewsHour - Health
She started an underground clean needle exchange and changed lives

PBS NewsHour - Health

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 3:25


Syringe exchange and harm reduction programs don't just hand out clean needles, they can provide a safe place for drug users to find care and a path to treatment, says Jamie Favaro of Next Harm Reduction. From handing out needles on the streets to founding a harm reduction nonprofit, Favaro has worked to change the way people see and treat drug users. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
She started an underground clean needle exchange and changed lives

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 3:25


Syringe exchange and harm reduction programs don't just hand out clean needles, they can provide a safe place for drug users to find care and a path to treatment, says Jamie Favaro of Next Harm Reduction. From handing out needles on the streets to founding a harm reduction nonprofit, Favaro has worked to change the way people see and treat drug users. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Brief But Spectacular
She started an underground clean needle exchange and changed lives

PBS NewsHour - Brief But Spectacular

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 3:25


Syringe exchange and harm reduction programs don't just hand out clean needles, they can provide a safe place for drug users to find care and a path to treatment, says Jamie Favaro of Next Harm Reduction. From handing out needles on the streets to founding a harm reduction nonprofit, Favaro has worked to change the way people see and treat drug users. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Freedom Adventure Podcast
254 Needle Exchange Program and the War on Drugs

Freedom Adventure Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 22:54


Abigail R. Hall Blanco discusses the benefits of a needle exchange program. They reduce health risks and get more people into recovery. People should not be averse to the programs. We discuss the need to end the war on drugs. She explains why there are so few police convictions.

The Dr. Junkie Show
#64: Undoing Drugs (Maia Szalavitz)

The Dr. Junkie Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 50:39


Addiction specialist and best-selling author Maia Szalavitz joins me to talk about her new book, Undoing Drugs: The Untold Story of Harm Reduction and the Future of Addiction.Maia has been researching, writing about, and working within the harm reduction community for more than twenty years, and her latest book is just one of many required reads for anyone who is beginning to realize they have been lied to about drugs and those who use them. Maia and I discuss different frameworks of recovery, definitions of harm reduction, and ways of embracing our identities (as addicted people, Aspies, etc.) without letting them weigh us down.  We also talk about Nirvana & Kurt Cobain, drug regulation as a fix to the overdose crisis, ways of undoing stigma,  and we preview the best parts of her new book.

StateImpact Oklahoma Report
"It's all about meeting people where they are:" Oklahoma legalizes clean needle exchange programming

StateImpact Oklahoma Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 4:28


When a constituent first came came in to advocate for needle exchange programming, Oklahoma State Rep. Carol Bush wasn't sure what to think. That didn't sound like the kind of policy likely to succeed in Oklahoma's deeply conservative statehouse. She and other supporters focused on the policy's public safety benefits and leaned on famous Republicans who have supported similar legislation, including former Vice President Mike Pence.

Record Night Podcast
Record Night Podcast On The Road: Columbus, OH (The Wild Feathers)

Record Night Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 30:11


Collin, Jake and frequent Record Night Podcast guest, Pat traveled to Columbus, OH recently to take in a live show for the first time in over a year. After checking in to a motel, the trio visited a small record shop (The Needle Exchange) before heading over to The King Of Clubs to see The Wild Feathers from Nashville, TN as well as local band, Gunk, who opened the show. In this episode, a few weeks later, Pat joined the podcast and the guys recall the adventure and talk about the concert. The Wild Feathers are tremendous band and they put on a great live show. Find out when they're coming to your town: https://www.thewildfeathers.com/#tour Follow the Wild Feathers on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thewildfeathers Check out Eric Bassham's youtube channel to see several of the songs performed that night: https://www.youtube.com/user/eric5469 If you're in the Columbus area, check out The King Of Clubs: https://www.tkoc.live/ Follow The King Of Clubs on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thekingofclubs614/ Follow "Gunk" on IG: https://www.instagram.com/gunktheband/ Check out the music video for their song, "Glue" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEloyOUMbEw Also visit "The Needle Exchange Record and Tapes" in Columbus Follow them on IG: https://www.instagram.com/needleexchangerecords/ Follow the Record Night Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recordnightpodcast Email: recordnightpodcast@gmail.com

The Jason Rantz Show
Hour 1 - Needle exchange on school property

The Jason Rantz Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 36:36


What's Trending: Local experts believe that COVID is likely to stay long term, Public Health's needle exchange program is making visits to the homeless encampments on Seattle School property, King County Council puts off vote on a proposal to ban facial recognition technology, County Councilmember Kathy Lambert weighs in, and the FDA may authorize vaccinations for those 12 years and older. More universities are requiring students to get the vaccine, but ultimately, this should be a personal choice made be each individual. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill that does not allow local governments to defund the police. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gee and Ursula Show
Hour 1: A Needle Exchange on School Property

The Gee and Ursula Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 33:50


Ursula's Top 5, including a poll on how Washingtonians feel about the state's pandemic response // There is a needle exchange on the grounds of a Seattle public school // We need to talk about the 4-day week See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

West Virginia Morning
Needle Exchange, Broadband And A New Music Video On This West Virginia Morning

West Virginia Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 15:47


On this West Virginia Morning, we learn about a new music video featuring an inspirational song by Mountain Stage bandleader Ron Sowell. Also, we have the latest news from West Virginia’s statehouse and reports on needle exchange and broadband.

Radio Rehab with Dayna Keyes
The Weekly Deuce (Jan 29)

Radio Rehab with Dayna Keyes

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 15:48


Hello 2021!!! Welcome to the first Radio Rehab of year, as Dayna & Producer Char catch each other up on what's new (or not) and what's to coming up on the show in 2021. They also recap their last RR series in 2020, when Dayna chatted with her friend Pauli G. (RR351-353). --If you're just tuning in, or haven't listened in a while, Radio Rehab is a Podcast Show hosted by Radio Personality Dayna Keyes. Each Episode, Dayna has a wide variety of conversations. She shares stories, welcome Guests, and discuss topics around her experiences with addiction and recovery. Along with occasional RR Entertainment Entertainment Drop, talking movies, television, music, comedy & everything in between.--To contact Dayna & Radio Rehab:Email - RadioRehab@Go-ToProductions.comFacebook, Instagram & Twitter - @RadioRehabDaynaText & Voicemail - 415-496-9511Radio Rehab is brought to you by Go-To Productions, for more information visit www.Go-ToProductions.com

The Dr. Junkie Show
#19: Needles, Crackpipes and Free Drugs - Harm Reduction (Kat Humphries)

The Dr. Junkie Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 54:53


Drug users are dying from street drugs in record numbers. Yet most of us still turn away when our friends let us know that they are struggling with addiction. COVID-19 has only made things worse. Once we push the drug users in our life away--good ol' tough love--they often wind up on the streets, where there are few services available to them. The Denver Harm Reduction Action Center is one of the few resources devoted to the safety and well-being of addicted people in the local community, and their mission aligns with those of harm reduction centers and activists across the country. Kat Humphries joins me to discuss their services, their needs, and the effects of COVID on homeless and drug-using communities. 

The History of Drugs In Society
6. Needle Exchange Service in Philadelphia with Clayton Ruley, Prevention Point Philadelphia

The History of Drugs In Society

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 22:45


My guest this week is Clayton Ruley, who is the Director of Community Engagement and Volunteer Services for Prevention Point Philadelphia. We talk about harm reduction overall as well as how these services have been affected as a result of COVID-19. We also get into questions regarding community, policy, and what makes Clayton most hopeful in terms of harm reduction.    In case you want to learn more: Prevention Point Philadelphia Site - https://ppponline.org/ Wishlist - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/28VNBINQYAP4L/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1?_encoding=UTF8&type=wishlist Twitter - https://twitter.com/preventionpp Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/preventionpointphiladelphia Step Up To The Plate Campaign - https://e.givesmart.com/events/hbE/?fbclid=IwAR3gjSA2yhnq60RLGesx9JHXtupztHZz1rm6ofS63IEm3MYzq4VNAhdA95g Timestamps  What is prevention point and what do they do - 1:58  What's your background - 2:56  What brought you to Phill - 3:52 Importance of community in terms of managing addiction - 4:15 Internal vs external community - 5:52 How has Covid affected needle exchange services - 6:38  How have the operations changed - 9:00 Is prevention point involved in the mail home narcan program - 10:13 How might harm reduction change moving forward - 10:52 Any concerns of increased usage during social isolation - 14:15 Policy changes you want to see change - 15:23 What makes you most hopefully in terms of harm reduction - 16:16 Anything that makes you least hopeful - 17:31 Any organizations to highlight - 19:32 How can people support prevention point - 20:36 Outro - 22:03

Roy Green Show
Scott Newark, former AB prosecutor, SFU adjunct professor: questionable deportation, moving border officers and prison needle exchange

Roy Green Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2018 18:48


Correctional Service Canada has started a needle exchange program to begin in Canadian prisons. Is this beneficial for inmates or does it bring too much unnecessary risk to the prisoners and to the guards? As well, the Canada Border Services Agency has moved border officers from other posts to Quebec City, in response to the thousands of illegal border crossings from the U.S. And Hassen Diab is a Lebanese-Canadian citizen and university professor who France alleged was behind a 1980 terrorist attack on a Paris synagogue that killed four people. France issued an extradition request which was granted by a federal court. Diab was extradited in 2014 and imprisoned for three years before France returned him to Canada with no French charges laid. Our guest Scott Newark wrote a column for InvestigativeProject.org questioning how the extradition of Hassen Diab was handled and whether or not it should have ever taken place. Guest: Scott Newark, Currently Adjunct Professor in the TRSS Program in the School of Criminlolgy at SFU, Former Alberta prosecutor, executive Officer of the Canadian Police Association, Security policy Adviser to the Ontario federal governments. (Photo: Felicia Parrillo Global News) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ON Point with Alex Pierson
Trial begins for prison needle-exchange program to curb spread of disease

ON Point with Alex Pierson

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2018 11:26


Jason Godin, National President of the Union of Canadian Correctional Officers joins ON Point to discuss some of the problems this program may cause for correctional officers

No Limits
Needle Exchange Programs

No Limits

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2017 54:06


Today No Limits partners once again with Side Effects Public Media for conversation on an issue on the rise in many Indiana counties: syringe exchange programs. Are the programs good for overall public health, or do they promote drug use? Is the answer somewhere in between? Today our guests are Side Effects reporter/producer Sarah Fentem; Dr. Carrie Lawrence of the Rural Center for AIDS/STD Prevention; Chris Abert of Indiana Recovery Alliance; and Stephenie Grimes of the Madison County Health Department.

60-Second Science
Needle Exchange Programs Now Get Fed Support

60-Second Science

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2016 2:16


More than a quarter century after the federal funding ban on needle exchange programs went into effect, it has quietly been almost completely lifted.

دقيقة للعِلم
Needle Exchange Programs Now Get Fed Support

دقيقة للعِلم

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2016 3:31


More than a quarter century after the federal funding ban on needle exchange programs went into effect, it has quietly been almost completely lifted.