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Lynn Couper

@lynncouper.bsky.social
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Fan of all things animal. Cats are best. Harm reductionist, trying to be a nice person Views my own & do not necessarily reflect those of my employer, pets or my mum 🏳️‍🌈

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Rebecca Foster @drrebeccafoster.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
@catrionamath.bsky.social @sacasrstir.bsky.social for anyone interested in reading more about the SHARPS study, have a look here: harmreductionjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
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Assessing the feasibility, acceptability and accessibility of a peer-delivered intervention to reduce harm and improve the well-being of people who experience homelessness with problem substance use: ...
Background For people experiencing homelessness and problem substance use, access to appropriate services can be challenging. There is evidence that the development of trusting relationships with non-...
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Andrew McAuley @arjmcauley.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Starting off 2025 with a new publication! In this study we evaluated the 'WAND' initiative; a novel multi-component contingency management intervention aimed at enhancing harm reduction engagement among people who inject drugs www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Alzheimer's Society @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Along with our Anna Richardson: #LoveLossAndDementia documentary, a host of incredible storytellers came together to highlight that we're just not talking about dementia. Because in the 3 minutes it took to watch that video, someone else developed dementia.
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chrisrintoul.bsky.social @chrisrintoul.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
viewer.joomag.com/ddn-dec-2024... 6 lovely people I know and I make the case for separating treatment/recovery and #harmreduction in all of the UK. @furlongp.bsky.social @hussey-deb.bsky.social @maddieohare.bsky.social Buff, Jon Findlay & Lucy O’Hare
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We’re so quick to compartmentalise – as if that makes treatment easier. Early trauma, chaotic drug use... rehab. Social scene, few too many drinks, hiding a hangover... be careful not to overdo the le...
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National AIDS Trust @nat.org.uk · 01/12/2024
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
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DocWoc71 @docwoc71.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
On World AIDS Day, let's remember those we've lost, support those living with HIV, and continue the fight for awareness and treatment. ❤️ #WorldAIDSDay2024 #IDSky #HIVSky @idsainfo.bsky.social @hivma.bsky.social
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judithyates.bsky.social @judithyates.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Via WEDINOS.org site: Very worryingly 8th example of isotonitazepyne (n-pyrrolidino isotonitazene), one of the most dangerous nitazenes seen so far, bought in powder form (via dark web?) by somebody in Newcastle-upon-Tyne last week. Danger of accidental overdose as too hard to judge non-fatal dose.
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