Fighting for the right with Lynn Jefferys

In this episode, we are joined by Lynn Jefferys. Lynn is the Operations Manager for the European Network for People who Use Drugs (EuroNPUD) and discuss how harm reduction has changed over the years, how it is perceived, and implemented, across continents, and the invaluable work of EuroNPUD.

Lynn discusses how over the years people have fought for basic harm reduction and how its history is built upon people taking it upon themselves to show that such interventions work, and should be more widely rolled out. Lynn also discusses safe supply of drugs and highlights the work of the Drug User Liberation Front (DULF) in Vancouver as a way to mitigate the opioid crisis in the region. Lynn also delves into the work of EuroNPUD and the impact it has across Europe.

If you have been affected by the issues discussed in this episode, please visit barod.cymru and confidentially chat to a trained support worker via Barod's Live Webchat Service, that is open 7-days a week, or call Dan 24/7, Wales' national drug and alcohol helpline on 0808 808 2234 or text DAN to 81066.