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Sobre un fondo degradado azul, morado y verde, un borde blanco con dos formas de estrella enmarca una foto de una máquina de análisis de drogas con sus suministros asociados debajo de una fuente blanca sobre un cuadro de texto morado que dice: “Servicios Avanzados de Detección de Drogas”. Una burbuja verde con fuente blanca a la derecha dice: “También disponible en inglés”. Debajo de la foto hay una fuente blanca que dice: “Consideraciones Para Programas de Servicios de Jeringuillas”. Logotipos de NHRC, NSSSP y NASEN en la parte inferior central.

Sobre un fondo degradado azul, morado y verde, un borde blanco con dos formas de estrella enmarca una foto de una máquina de análisis de drogas con sus suministros asociados debajo de una fuente blanca sobre un cuadro de texto morado que dice: “Servicios Avanzados de Detección de Drogas”. Una burbuja verde con fuente blanca a la derecha dice: “También disponible en inglés”. Debajo de la foto hay una fuente blanca que dice: “Consideraciones Para Programas de Servicios de Jeringuillas”. Logotipos de NHRC, NSSSP y NASEN en la parte inferior central.

Mismo fondo degradado y logotipo. Fuente blanca sobre un borde morado en la parte superior izquierda dice:, “COMO FUNCIONA” beside NSSSP logo. El texto negro en la lista con viñetas dice:, “El DCS avanzado en SSPs implican el uso de máquinas especiales y software complementario para analizar muestras de medicamentos que los participantes proporcionan.” y  “Los modelos de implementación pueden por correo, proporcionado por socios, o financiados por socios.” Debajo de esto hay una lectura gráfica, “Componentes Principales del DCS Avanzado”, en azul arriba lista con 3 iconos (de arriba a abajo, una bolsa marrón que dice “confidencial”, una máquina que muestra gráficos y un teléfono celular con una notificación de mensaje de texto). Junto a los iconos, la fuente dice “Recopila muestras y datos de contacto de los participantes”, “Analiza la muestra con una máquina especializada, revisa, y confirma los resultados”.

Mismo fondo degradado y logotipo. Fuente blanca sobre un borde morado en la parte superior izquierda dice:, “COMO FUNCIONA” beside NSSSP logo. El texto negro en la lista con viñetas dice:, “El DCS avanzado en SSPs implican el uso de máquinas especiales y software complementario para analizar muestras de medicamentos que los participantes proporcionan.” y “Los modelos de implementación pueden por correo, proporcionado por socios, o financiados por socios.” Debajo de esto hay una lectura gráfica, “Componentes Principales del DCS Avanzado”, en azul arriba lista con 3 iconos (de arriba a abajo, una bolsa marrón que dice “confidencial”, una máquina que muestra gráficos y un teléfono celular con una notificación de mensaje de texto). Junto a los iconos, la fuente dice “Recopila muestras y datos de contacto de los participantes”, “Analiza la muestra con una máquina especializada, revisa, y confirma los resultados”.

Same gradient background with large white box framed in green. Purple border at top left reads, “LA VENTAJA DEL SSP” beside NSSSP logo. Black font in bulleted list reads, “Beneficios para los participantes del SSP y la comunidad: Ofrecer DCS avanzados en SSPs ayuda a proporcionar datos para monitorear tendencias del suministro de drogas, lo que puede informar a la comunidad.” “Relaciones de confianza: SSPs construyen confianza con personas que consumen drogas, lo que los hace esenciales para esfuerzos de detección de drogas que implican compartir muestras.” y “Operaciones flexibles e innovadoras: El DCS avanzado puede ser adaptado a la capacidad de un SSP. Las alianzas ayudan cuando el financiamiento o el personal son limitados y, en entornos legales restrictivos, SSPs han liderado esfuerzos de incidencia para ampliar el acceso.”

Same gradient background with large white box framed in green. Purple border at top left reads, “LA VENTAJA DEL SSP” beside NSSSP logo. Black font in bulleted list reads, “Beneficios para los participantes del SSP y la comunidad: Ofrecer DCS avanzados en SSPs ayuda a proporcionar datos para monitorear tendencias del suministro de drogas, lo que puede informar a la comunidad.” “Relaciones de confianza: SSPs construyen confianza con personas que consumen drogas, lo que los hace esenciales para esfuerzos de detección de drogas que implican compartir muestras.” y “Operaciones flexibles e innovadoras: El DCS avanzado puede ser adaptado a la capacidad de un SSP. Las alianzas ayudan cuando el financiamiento o el personal son limitados y, en entornos legales restrictivos, SSPs han liderado esfuerzos de incidencia para ampliar el acceso.”

Mismo fondo degradado con un gran cuadro blanco enmarcado en verde. Sobre un fondo morado, una fuente blanca en cursiva dice: “También estamos trabajando en un proyecto para empezar a enviar…un correo electrónico semanal, o mejor dicho, mensajes de texto [también], [a departamentos de] salud pública, [funcionarios/departamentos de] seguridad pública, a personas que consuman drogas y a miembros de la comunidad que deseen] información sobre el suministro local de drogas], para compartir lo que encontramos esa semana, La información no solo se enviará a la persona que donó la muestra, sino a cualquiera que pueda encontrar ese lote..” junto a la lectura en fuente negra, — Organización de la atención de salud en el Noreste”.

Mismo fondo degradado con un gran cuadro blanco enmarcado en verde. Sobre un fondo morado, una fuente blanca en cursiva dice: “También estamos trabajando en un proyecto para empezar a enviar…un correo electrónico semanal, o mejor dicho, mensajes de texto [también], [a departamentos de] salud pública, [funcionarios/departamentos de] seguridad pública, a personas que consuman drogas y a miembros de la comunidad que deseen] información sobre el suministro local de drogas], para compartir lo que encontramos esa semana, La información no solo se enviará a la persona que donó la muestra, sino a cualquiera que pueda encontrar ese lote..” junto a la lectura en fuente negra, — Organización de la atención de salud en el Noreste”.

🧵Cuanto más sepan las personas sobre su suministro de drogas, mayor será su seguridad. Los Programas de Servicios de Jeringas (PSJ) han salvado vidas gracias a su labor de análisis de drogas, pasando de las tiras reactivas al uso de equipos avanzados. La NHRC, en colaboración con sus socios,

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Pattern of white stenciled outline of marijuana leaves over black background. In bold, green font at top left, text reads, "No one should be behind bars for drug use." Smaller white font below this reads, "Not for marijuana use or any other substance." NHRC green 30th anniversary logo at bottom right.

Pattern of white stenciled outline of marijuana leaves over black background. In bold, green font at top left, text reads, "No one should be behind bars for drug use." Smaller white font below this reads, "Not for marijuana use or any other substance." NHRC green 30th anniversary logo at bottom right.

🧵 In 2026, there are still far too many people behind bars for #DrugCharges, including people in for #Marijuana use despite the many changes to #MarijuanaLaws across states. This is a racial & #HealthJustice issue, & we’ll continue working to create a world where drug use is treated as such. We...

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AI is theft. It's anti-Black. It's ableist. It's a wealth transfer from the poor and marginalized to the wealthiest corporations on earth. It destroys water tables and accelerates climate change.

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Federal Bill Would Roll Back Modest Progress on Methadone Access Methadone is used safely by millions around the world. The problem with it isn’t diversion or dangerous interactions, it’s accessibility.

Life-saving medications should be free and accessible. Instead, #Methadone has been incredibly difficult for people to get and maintain access to. New legislation would further strip away folks' ability to take this medication. Our communities deserve better.

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Four people sit on stage with their legs crossed; two folks on either side in plush chairs, two folks in middle sit on couch. Behind them is projector screen with text reading in part, Tobacco Harm Reduction is Harm Reduction featured panelists with images of three people shown. Person at far left gestures with one hand while holding a microphone in the other. They have medium-length black and red hair and glasses and wear a patterned jacket and black pants. To their right: Person with brown hair wearing blue/gray pullover, black pants, and lanyard; person with long blonde/brown hair wearing blue graphic t-shirt, black jacket and pants; person with long dark brown/black hair wearing blue graphic t-shirt, navy blue shawl, and navy blue and white pin-stripe pants. Potted plants at either side of stage.

Four people sit on stage with their legs crossed; two folks on either side in plush chairs, two folks in middle sit on couch. Behind them is projector screen with text reading in part, Tobacco Harm Reduction is Harm Reduction featured panelists with images of three people shown. Person at far left gestures with one hand while holding a microphone in the other. They have medium-length black and red hair and glasses and wear a patterned jacket and black pants. To their right: Person with brown hair wearing blue/gray pullover, black pants, and lanyard; person with long blonde/brown hair wearing blue graphic t-shirt, black jacket and pants; person with long dark brown/black hair wearing blue graphic t-shirt, navy blue shawl, and navy blue and white pin-stripe pants. Potted plants at either side of stage.

🧵NHRC's #TobaccoHarmReduction Education & Engagement (THREE) Project Manager, Gaby Zabala Alemán, spoke @ the “Rethinking #Nicotine: Science, #HarmReduction, & Sensible Policy” panel during a conference hosted by @ssdpofficial.bsky.social in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Gaby discussed barriers that...

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‘We Know What It Takes to Get People to Stay Alive’ An interview with Laura Guzman of the National Harm Reduction Coalition.

🧵NHRC's Executive Director Laura Guzman sat down w/ @theprogressivemag.bsky.social to discuss NHRC's steadfast commitment to people who use drugs, particularly when support for life-saving care is cut & further threatened regularly.

She said NHRC prioritizes...

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Housing is a human right.

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The white flag, aka the official flag of the Confederacy

The white flag, aka the official flag of the Confederacy

Wishing you and yours a very merry Confederate Surrender Day.

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Over blue gradient, conversation bubbles in white and black with patterns at top right read, “FOUNDATIONAL FRIDAYS.” Below this, between black box outline, bold, all caps black copy reads, “DRUGS 101". Some words are highlighted in yellow. Smaller black font at bottom middle reads, "May 29" and “12 p.m. — 2 p.m. ET”. Black and white NHRC 30th anniversary logo at bottom left.

Over blue gradient, conversation bubbles in white and black with patterns at top right read, “FOUNDATIONAL FRIDAYS.” Below this, between black box outline, bold, all caps black copy reads, “DRUGS 101". Some words are highlighted in yellow. Smaller black font at bottom middle reads, "May 29" and “12 p.m. — 2 p.m. ET”. Black and white NHRC 30th anniversary logo at bottom left.

🧵The more you know, the safer you can be & the more you can support people who use drugs in your life. Join us for our free virtual May Foundational Fridays session where we'll focus on drugs commonly used by #SyringeServicesPrograms ( #SSPs) participants, how & why they may...
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Person wearing light pink/white shirt with medium-length brown and red hair wearing glasses stands behind lectern. At their right is a projector screen showcasing tobacco harm reduction information.

Person wearing light pink/white shirt with medium-length brown and red hair wearing glasses stands behind lectern. At their right is a projector screen showcasing tobacco harm reduction information.

🧵NHRC’s National Program Coordinator, Harmony Seaburg, #TobaccoHarmReduction Education & Engagement (THREE) Project Manager, Gaby Zabala Alemán, & National Director of Capacity Building & Engagement, Tanagra Melgarejo Pulido, attended the Florida Harm Reduction Conference in St. Petersburg FL, where

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I'm the daughter of an Army paratrooper who refused orders during our illegal invasion of Vietnam back in the day. He went to LBJ military jail.

Dad taught his girls this: "Just following orders" is NEVER any excuse for anyone who's complicit in war crimes. You MUST refuse heinous orders.

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Let’s go, Illinois! ❤️

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Trump on “Truth Social”: “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don't want that to happen, but it probably will. However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS? We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World. 47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end. God Bless the Great People of Iran!”

Trump on “Truth Social”: “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don't want that to happen, but it probably will. However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS? We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World. 47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end. God Bless the Great People of Iran!”

Trump’s frenzied bloodlust must be stopped. Contact your elected officials and demand that they use every tool available to Congress to end the regime’s illegal war with Iran: act.indivisible.org/sign/no-iran...

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Amazon reportedly failed to create any new jobs at its HQ2 in Virginia last year, despite millions of state tax incentives.

The company has cut 30,000 jobs since last October — while saving $4 billion in taxes under Trump's Big Ugly Bill.

Trickle-down economics is a hoax.

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Round of applause for harm reduction, always. ❤️

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Three horizontal photos aligned on top of one another. At bottom left is San Francisco People’s Budget Coalition logo. Each photos shows large group of people gathered around inside city hall building. Many folks are holding folders and papers, in some photos group is gathered around person speaking.

🧵NHRC Executive Director Laura Guzman joined the San Francisco People's Budget Coalition (PBC) & 100+ participants from community-based organizations across the city for a day of action urging the city’s board of supervisors to continue its funding of life-saving #PublicHealth programs, including...

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Conversations about homelessness must be led, by, and for unhoused folks. This is not a novel concept.

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It’s Not Just Huerta. For Many Survivors, Silence Seems Like the Only Option. Sexual abuse like the harm enacted by Cesar Chavez plagues movements because it plagues our world — both must change.

Sexual abuse like the harm enacted by Cesar Chavez plagues movements because it plagues our world — both must change.

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Tens of Thousands of Mothers Were Flagged to Police Over Flawed Drug Tests at Childbirth The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that’s a significant undercount.

🧵The so-called " #WarOnDrugs" is a war on people — & largely, on women. As with so many other interconnected issues, women disproportionately feel the impacts of this war through attacks on their #BodilyAutonomy & the trauma & health disparities that come from...
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Shout out to Birmingham, Alabama and Utqiaġvik (Barrow), Alaska! 🎉

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Amazing turnout TN, NH, IN, MI, MN, ID, WI, IA, and SC. You showed up!

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Today over 500,000 people protested in London as part of the Together Alliance opposing genocide, war, and fascism.

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💚 Burnside Bridge Portland, Oregon

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