DanceSafe [#95]

Sarah talks about DanceSafe and nightlife harm reduction with Madalyn McElwain, Deputy Director, and Kristin Karas, Director of Programs; Tyler gives us a lesson about DMT; and Rachelle and Sam discuss the week’s biggest stories! News Updates: Senators Cardin, Rubio Introduce Philippines Security, Human Rights Assistance Legislation Crackdown on underage drinking leads to 112 arrests in […]

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Sarah talks about DanceSafe and nightlife harm reduction with Madalyn McElwain, Deputy Director, and Kristin Karas, Director of Programs; Tyler gives us a lesson about DMT; and Rachelle and Sam discuss the week’s biggest stories!

News Updates:

Senators Cardin, Rubio Introduce Philippines Security, Human Rights Assistance Legislation
Crackdown on underage drinking leads to 112 arrests in NY
Vermont marijuana legalization bills stay alive as lawmakers extend session
Vancouver police share ‘nest’ of needles photo to highlight overdose crisis

Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act Becomes Law in Canada

Headlines:

Loblaw focused on dispensing medical marijuana, open to recreational
Alcohol breath tests for those under 21 would require a warrant, new bill proposes
No medical marijuana allowed at Disney World
Gin recalled for having too much alcohol
Chemist’s Misconduct Is Likely to Void 20,000 Massachusetts Drug Cases

Forecast:

Vermonters: Ask your state senator to vote yes on marijuana legalization
5/20: MCBA Expungement Day in Seattle, WA

Sponsor:

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SSDP Peer Education Segment:

DMT

Call to Action:

Take care of your friends when you’re using substances of any kind! If you’re the “peer educator” of your group, consider joining DanceSafe by emailing [email protected]!
Research the campaign to Amend the Rave Act and consider donating to DanceSafe!

Music Credits:

Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba

Transition: Time and Place by Free the Mammoth

Transition: Does it get Easier (It Gets a Whole ‘lot Harder) by Free the Mammoth

Outro: mouthpiece by tenineight

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