News From The Drug War Front Podcast - 15.03.22

<a href='https://newsfromthedrugwarfrontpodcast.podbean.com/e/news-from-the-drug-war-front-podcast-10222/'>News From The Drug War Front Podcast - 15.03.22</a> <p>Aired 10:30am AEST 15.03.22</p> <p>Supported by: Canberra Alliance for Harm Minimization and Advocacy and The Connection.</p> <p>Recorded at: 2xx FM98.3 Community Radio.</p> <p>Special thanks to 2xx FM98.3 Community Radio, a fantastic resource run entirely by volunteers which fosters support for the wider community, providing a platform to innumerable worthwhile causes, organisations and voices.</p> <p>Thanks for listening!</p> <p style="font-weight:400;">CAHMA has restarted Opioid Overdose Recognition and Response with Naloxone training. The first workshop will be held at the UnitingCare Early Morning Centre in Civic on Tuesday 22nd of March at 2:00PM. Places are limited so to book a place call CAHMA on 6253-3643 and ask to speak with Dave or Damo.</p> <p style="font-weight:400;">The CAHMA Drop-in centre has re-opened its doors for people who want to drop in.  We are still available via phone for consultations so, if possible, this is the best way to engage. </p> <p style="font-weight:400;">We will cover the push to end the war on people who use drugs in the state of Victoria and the issue of drug laws not measuring impairment when drivers are tested for cannabis.</p> <p style="font-weight:400;">In international news we will discuss the “utterly damning failure” of the Scottish government to fix the drugs crisis in a report by Audit Scotland.</p> <p style="font-weight:400;">From the US we will discuss Rory Fleming’s piece “Federal life sentences for drug: Unconscionable and massively biased”</p> <p style="font-weight:400;">Additionally, we have a look at the appalling situation in Ukraine.  Methadone recipients have been forced to contend with withdrawal as the ongoing war rages and supply becomes difficult. With the prospect of an occupation by anti harm reduction Russia, the situation is precarious at best. The show is co-presented with Mari