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The Loop launches London's first drug checking service
The Loop launches London's first drug checking service
The Loop Drug Checking Service, the charity which introduced drug checking in the UK, has launched London’s very first drug checking services. The Loop has brought its pioneering harm reduction service to Hackney and Camden, combining personalised health advice with rapid chemical analysis of substa
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The Loop develops and deliversinnovative health interventionsthrough itsdrug checking servicesand relatedharm reductionadvice and support. We are committed to ensuring this is available to the public in a variety of community settings, and that related information is communicated and disseminated widely toreduce drug related harm. Evidence shows drug checking iseffectivein reducing drug-related harm and The Loop continues to expand this evidence base, alongside partner agencies and with similar services developing internationally.The Loop’s mission and vision include a commitment to developing a nationwide network of drug checking services that is non-judgemental, accessibleandavailable to all. This requires us to consider equality of access, and through doing so, recognise the challenges and barriers which may exist for individuals and communities. We are then able to consider responses and deliver solutions.
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Check before mixing drugs
Mark Adley's X the Loop Club Drug Wheel
Mark Adley's X the Loop Club Drug Wheel
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Tripsit drug combinations chart
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Publications — The Loop Website
Publications — The Loop Website
DrugScience Blog - Drug Checking – The Evidence is Building
DrugScience Blog - Drug Checking – The Evidence is Building
Authors Fiona Measham & Gavin Turnbull Published May 10, 2021 What is a drug checking service? Drug checking has a rich history spanning over six decades. A first wave of ‘street drug analysis’ and ‘acid rescue’ emerged in the US and the Netherlands in the late 60s and early 70s; followed by a second wave of drug checking associated with ecstasy and other dance drugs in Europe from the 80s onwards; and a third wave of ‘safety testing’ introduced in the UK, Australasia, North
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Set & Setting by Adam Waugh
Set & Setting by Adam Waugh
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