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Lizzie Speller @l1zz1e.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

In memory of the great wit, musician, satirist and, if not enough, brilliant mathematician, Tom Lehrer, who has died aged 97. His song of is dedicated to the spirit of earnest academia. youtu.be/IL4vWJbwmqM

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Lobachevsky - Tom Lehrer

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Tom Lloyd @tomclloyd.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

"You know how you get really upset at the thought of Muslims imposing Sharia law on you? That's how I feel about Christians trying to impose biblical law on me. Be a Christian. Do your thing. Just don't force it on me or mine." Ron Howard.

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Tom Lloyd @tomclloyd.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Nauseating to watch cheering and applause at the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States.

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Fiona Measham @fmeasham.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

If the aim is to reduce drug-related overdose, then people need to know what is in their drugs *before* consumption, not afterwards. Glasgow is planning a #drugchecking service nearby & that combined service can make a real difference. #ActionBeforeOverdose theconversation.com/drug-consump...

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Drug consumption facilities: they’ve been around since 1986 and now Scotland has one – but do they work?

The Thistle drug room in Glasgow could help fill some important gaps in knowledge about the benefits of these facilities.

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Alex Stevens @profalexstevens.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

A remarkable - and welcome - feature of the media coverage of the Glasgow drug consumption room has been the absence of opposition. Has anyone seen any Conservative comment? #OPC

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Lizzie Speller @l1zz1e.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Any costume historians able to date this miniature? (on a day like this his outfit is quite beguiling). I imagine early C19 but no idea really. I only know that he is British.

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Tom Lloyd @tomclloyd.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Different from, similar to.

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Alex Stevens @profalexstevens.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

I'm appealing to colleagues and the organisations I work with to stop using X/Twitter. The platform now extracts profit by promoting a racist who hates modern Britain, incites violence and is in continued contempt of court. Continuing to use X is not compatible with our values.

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Tom Lloyd @tomclloyd.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Imagine the chaos if we allowed drivers to regulate their own parking. The emergency services, for example, would face permanent gridlock.

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Tom Lloyd @tomclloyd.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

@parcelforce.bsky.social failed to delivery my parcel today - they couldn't find my address! This is the first time this has happened, ever. All other deliveries from the full range of carriers have succeeded. Merry Christmas!

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The Loop @theloopuk.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Set on taking GHB or GBL? Keep this harm reduction advice in mind. #GoSlowStayLow Always be aware of drug interactions, dosage and remember to pace yourself. Be aware of the signs of emergency and when to get help.

GHB/GBL (sometimes referred to as just “G”) is a depressant drug, with euphoric, stimulating and sedative effects. You might feel the effects differently to others– a stimulating/euphoric dose for one person can be sedating for another.
Go slow, stay low – there can be as little as 0.1ml difference between feeling the desired effects and unwanted side effects. Never ‘eyeball’ doses - always measure accurately e.g. using a syringe and consider waiting at least 2 hours before redosing. Overdose risk is high and tolerance does not necessarily reduce overdose risk.
Avoid mixing, particularly with other depressant (downer) drugs like alcohol, ketamine, benzodiazepines, heroin or medicines– this dramatically increases risk of overdose, even at low doses and can be fatal.

Image of GBL in plastic bottle with blue lid

Image of 1ml oral syringe

G can lead to dizziness, lowered inhibitions, drowsiness and lack of consciousness which could put you in a more vulnerable state. If using G, stick with people you trust, and let them know what you are planning to take, what it might look like if things go wrong and what to do.

Be aware of the signs of emergency and when to get help. People using G can quickly lose consciousness or have difficulty breathing (look out for a raspy snoring noise).

Put anyone who becomes unconscious (or lies down) in the recovery position and call 999 for an ambulance without delay – don’t worry about getting into trouble. Be honest about what they have taken.

Dependency can build quickly with G in a short period of time. Withdrawal can come on quickly and cause life-threatening symptoms if you stop taking G suddenly.
Symptoms of withdrawal can look like: tremors, excessive sweating, waking multiple times to re-dose, anxiety, agitation, feeling generally unwell/nauseous, seizures.

Additional harm reduction tips:
Always mix your G with liquid to avoid chemical burns. It may be denser than your drink, so be sure to mix it and remember it can settle at the bottom.
Never leave your G unattended and consider adding blue dye to the liquid so it is easily identified to prevent someone else accidentally consuming it.
Write down the time and amount each time you dose on your arm so you or anyone helping you in an emergency knows how many doses you've had and when.

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Tom Lloyd @tomclloyd.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Compelling documentary revealing the cruelty and success of "County Lines" drug distribution. The incomparable @wudzee.bsky.social and others expose the failure of our current approach and the need for #druglawreform. Children suffer as politicians ignore the evidence. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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BBC Radio 4 - County Lines, Episode 1: Their World

An investigation into how criminal gangs groom young people to traffic drugs.

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Tom Lloyd @tomclloyd.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Police performance targets are a terrible idea.

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Tom Lloyd @tomclloyd.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Not sure how many on here agree that drug prohibition is a hugely costly, counter-productive and harmful failure. I hope it's a lot! Always happy to discuss concerns. Remember, though, no policy is perfect so a new approach doesn't have to be perfect, just better than what went before #druglawreform

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