Natalie O'Regan
@NatalieORegan1
People, Policy, Progress
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Chemsex is a rising phenomenon across Europe, including Ireland ,but what exactly is it, and how can people stay safe while engaging in it? #ChemSex #HarmReduction natalieoregan.substack.com/p/inside-chems…

Europe’s Cannabis Problem Isn’t What You Think Why do so many Europeans mix tobacco with cannabis? This common habit carries hidden health risks. #Cannabis #tobacco open.substack.com/pub/natalieore…

🧠 Psilocybin therapy: a turning point for mental health? There is growing evidence behind psychedelic mushrooms in treating depression, PTSD and anxiety. Includes scientific research, personal stories and a look at the Europe-wide PsychadeliCare campaign open.substack.com/pub/natalieore…

🚨 Coming Soon! 🚨 I’m launching my new Substack, straight-talking takes on cannabis reform, drug policy, culture, and all the stuff in between. No paywalls. No elitism. Just open access for anyone who gives a damn about justice, health, and common sense.

Brilliant @GerryCarrollPBP! Time to step up the drug policy form conversation in 2025. irishnews.com/news/northern-…
🎄✨ Merry Christmas from Ballyphehane Tidy Towns! ✨🎄 A huge thank you to our volunteers, sponsors & the Ballyphehane community for all your support this year. Wishing you a joyful, peaceful holiday & an exciting 2025 ahead! 🌟 #MerryChristmas #LoveYourHane #TidyTowns
FINAL DONATION DAY TALLY €253,635!!! 😭😭😭♥️♥️♥️ Thank you so much.
Almost 9 years to the day since approval , Ireland's first supervised injection facilities will open its doors in Dublin. rte.ie/news/2024/1217…
[New to the library, open access article] Capturing the context of drug use for college students: a contextual behavioural science informed qualitative analysis of harm reduction practices using network feedback loops simulation modelling drugsandalcohol.ie/42426/
Can we all collectively agree on the stupidity of our drug laws? Convicted and fined over €5 worth of cannabis. Five. Euro. Yet we are told we have a health-led approach.

#HHC: the @WHO 's ECDD recommends scheduling under Schedule II of the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances. The vote will happen at the UN Commission on narcotic drugs (@CND_tweets) in March 2025. [p. 6 E/CN.7/2024/CRP.17]
An inquest jury in Cork has recommended that a national policy should be developed to create greater supervision over the administration of cannabis-based medicines which are not licensed for use in Ireland rte.ie/news/2024/1205…
The ‘War on Drugs’ destroyed lives and damaged communities. Criminalisation and prohibition have failed to reduce drug use and deter drug-related crimes. We need new approaches prioritising health, dignity and inclusion, guided by the Int.Guidelines onHuman Rights & Drug Policy.
Untold Stories Series 2 Episode 4 On Me Da's Shoulders Part 2 Our Activist talks about her experience in Portugal and how the approach to drugs there could have been positive for her and can make a better future for her community open.spotify.com/episode/2rgnT7…
Quick, women to the front ! #MalePaleStale
Fianna Fáil TDs at Leinster House today for first parliamentary party meeting @rtenews