#i couldn't find the other documentary about the Lincoln hospital takeover that i wanted to link but i linked this one

[trans-axolotl]

do you have any resources on a better mindset towards drug users? i would love to learn more about that.

sure!

overall I'd say i think it's important to realize that people who use drugs are already a part of your community, that when you look at your friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, you already know and care about people who use drugs, even if you don't know that they're using. and that there are a lot of myths surrounding drug use--even things that you might think are "common sense" ideas around drug use are worth interrogating to see where that knowledge came from and how true it really is. I'd also say that I think it can be really helpful to try to come in with a sense of curiosity, take time to notice and sit with feelings of discomfort that might come up for you when learning about drugs, and just have an open mind even if some things seem different or uncomfortable to you.

harm reduction 101:

Harm Reduction Principles from the Harm Reduction Coalition

Next Distro's Resources--They have a ton of resources sorted by topic. I'd recommend browsing through their info about specific drugs, I think that reading neutral and accurate information about drugs can help demystify drug use a lot. I'd also check out their Drug Related Stigma page.

harm reduction activism:

Reclaiming Harm Reduction by Emi Koyama

The Big Lie in the War Against Drugs from Truthout

Saving Our Own Lives by Shira Hassan (dm me if you want the PDF)

Harm Reduction is not a Metaphor from HIV Doula Work

Takeover Documentary by Emma Francis-Snyder

this is just a short list so if people have other resources they want to recommend, feel free!