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On the Right to Die (like the trees) under the European Convention on Human Rights A year ago, I recommended reading the article by Dániel Karsai on Verfassungsblog "The Right To Die Like The Trees - Standing" on the case now decided by the European Court of Human Rights https://lnkd.in/dJX9btGr. If you are interested in the scope of #HumanRights under the #EuropeanConventiononumanRights, I recommend reading the decision below. If you are interested in whether law and ethics always look in the same direction, also read the blog post on the Verfassungsblog.  #internatinallaw #ECHR

Now that the country has elected a new Government, we look forward to working with all MPs to make sure ending alcohol harm is a priority. We need lasting policies which protect our health and fix a system which is not adequately addressing the numerous and diverse harms alcohol causes our society. But change is possible! Here's a reminder of what we’d like to see: ✔️Create an environment which prevents alcohol harm ✔️End stigma and recognise the complexity of alcohol harm ✔️Ensure everyone can access support and treatment You can read our full manifesto asks here: https://lnkd.in/eVWS4Ewj #EndAlcoholHarm #AlcoholAwarenessWeek

Talking to youth can help prevent underage drinking and the risks associated with alcohol misuse. Talk. They Hear You Campaign has created resources to help you initiate conversations with youth. Access resources here: https://lnkd.in/e6DDGXx (link) or at Your Life Iowa: https://lnkd.in/gr2qyNkP (link). Source: Addressing Excessive Alcohol Use: State Fact Sheets (cdc.gov)

Alcohol Policy is a Win-Win for Communities!   Preventative alcohol policy has a positive impact on communities. Data indicates that when alcohol access is reduced, violence and suicide rates are reduced as well. To learn more about how municipalities and citizens can benefit from effective alcohol policy, check out the APRC resource "Alcohol Policy is a Win-Win for Communities" by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/eg2r8VhU

Join us for the Legislative Panel at the Alcohol Policy Seminar! This will be a facilitated discussion with Wisconsin legislators, from both houses and parties on alcohol policy. Legislators will respond to questions on what concerns they have about excessive alcohol consumption and what can be done to improve public safety and health. Questions will be taken from the audience after the prepared questions. Register and learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gMrAuw-A #alcoholpolicyseminar #alcoholpolicy #Legislature #Wisconsin #WisconsinLegislature #legislativepanel

Today, we have joined more than 80 organisations in a call to The Scottish Parliament to raise the minimum unit pricing for alcohol to 65p per unit.   We know #MUPSavesLives ✅   #65pMUP can help: ➡ reduce alcohol harm ➡ save more lives   👀 Read the joint letter ➡ https://lnkd.in/e_CqpbQV

Please see my comment on the unfortunate delay in the menthol cigarette ban, with an additional, science-based focus on the devastating lack of authorization of almost any reduced-risk products thus far by @FDATobacco: https://lnkd.in/enqZ_Z3A

📢 Celebrating Progress in Substance Use Policy Reform WESUP celebrates the hard-fought repeal of Bill 34, a bold step toward compassionate, evidence-based substance use policies. In the face of a growing backlash against harm reduction nationwide, this victory proves progress is possible. This would not have been possible without the tireless advocacy of harm reduction organizations, specifically Harm Reduction Nurses Association (HRNA), the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition (CDPC) and Pivot Legal Society. Your dedication to promoting harm reduction and challenging unjust policies inspires us all. This repeal underscores the power of collaboration and strategic action in creating meaningful change. Together, we must continue to push for policies rooted in empathy, equity, and evidence, ensuring safer, healthier communities for everyone. #HarmReduction #DrugPolicyReform #HumanRights #WESUP #CDPC #HRNA #PivotLegalSociety

The problem of Medical Kidnappings is not specific to Canada only. US has the same issue - SICK children get misdiagnosed and as victims of abuse by doctors contracted by CAS/CPS and as a result, apprehended and their loving parents who are harassed for months to years until the case goes to trial where they are able to provide evidence of their children's medical issues - despite CAS's and their doctors' desparate appempts to prevent them from accessing the child's medical records and obtaining second medical opinions from experts in the relevant fields. Watch a US documentary Helps that Harms on this topic: https://lnkd.in/gNVC62y9 Watch CTV W5's Dubious Diagnosis for examples from Ontario. Stopmedicalkidnapping.ca #AccountabilityForCAS #AccountabilityForSCANdoctors #DontLookAway

Washington State Legislature Weaves Diverse Policy Agenda. Within Olympia's dynamic political landscape, the Washington State Legislature is energetically engaging with a spectrum of critical issues. These legislators are at the epicenter of a session marked by robust debates, ambitious policy proposals, and a commitment to democratic participation that collectively shape the state's trajectory. Central to the legislative agenda is the pioneering House Bill 2112, which seeks to confront the opioid epidemic head-on. https://lnkd.in/gg9WkXKX #AddictionTreatment #AddictionRecovery