The Loop
@theloopuk.bsky.social
Award winning UK drug checking charity (#1200533) founded in 2012 TEDI member ‘Top 20 public health achievement of the C21st’ (as voted by RSPH) We promote harm reduction, health & wellbeing through drug checking, testing, research, training & information.
New online training dates are now available from The Loop. Our sessions draw on our expertise in drug checking, harm reduction and emerging drug market trends, combining current evidence with practical knowledge. Explore the full programme: tinyurl.com/yvprn5ze
This Thursday, we are drug checking in #Ealing How does it work? 1. Surrender a substance 2. Tell us what you think it is & about your drug use 3. We do lab tests inc. a test for synthetic opioids 4. After ~1 hour, we have results & can give honest advice wearetheloop.org/drug-checking
The Loop is launching a new publicly accessible drug checking service in Ealing. From Thursday 6 August, the service will take place at RISE Southall on the first Thursday of every month, from 2pm to 9pm. The last time to surrender a substance is 8pm. @changegrowlive.bsky.social
This Saturday, we are drug checking in #Camden How does it work? 1. Surrender a substance 2. Tell us what you think it is & about your drug use 3. We do lab tests inc. a test for synthetic opioids 4. After ~1 hour, we have results & can give honest advice wearetheloop.org/drug-checking
Happy 10th birthday to #drugchecking in the UK! Drug checking has grown from 1 festival field to 4 Home Office-licensed city drug checking services by @theloopuk.bsky.social & more opening this year. Thank you to all supporters, staff, stakeholders & especially The Loop’s amazing volunteers. ♾️💜♾️
The Loop@theloopuk.bsky.social · 2w agoTen years ago today, The Loop introduced drug checking in the UK, at Secret Garden Party and Kendal Calling festivals.
Thank you to @whatareyou0n.bsky.social for a lovely piece reflecting on the 1st drug checking service in the UK which launched 10 years ago this week. Interviews with the people who were there including @steverolles.bsky.social, Henry Fisher & Freddie Fellowes. What a weekend! ♾️💜♾️
The Loop@theloopuk.bsky.social · 2w agoTen years after The Loop delivered the UK’s first drug checking service, David Hillier looks back at the people, negotiations and years of work behind that moment and the journey that followed. Read Checkmate: tinyurl.com/yj383p9r @whatareyou0n.bsky.social @fmeasham.bsky.social
The link to @whatareyou0n.bsky.social’s July 2016 Vice article from the only journalist onsite with @theloopuk.bsky.social that weekend in Cambridgeshire:- www.vice.com/en/article/d...
We Went Drug Testing at Secret Garden Party to See What Weird Shit Ends Up in Your Drugs
The Loop, a drugs harm reduction organisation, pioneered a drug testing scheme at the festival that found – among other things – concrete and malaria pills in what was supposed to be ecstasy and ketam...
vice.com
Ten years after The Loop delivered the UK’s first drug checking service, David Hillier looks back at the people, negotiations and years of work behind that moment and the journey that followed. Read Checkmate: tinyurl.com/yj383p9r @whatareyou0n.bsky.social @fmeasham.bsky.social
On Saturday, we are drug checking in #Bristol How does it work? 1. Surrender a substance 2. Tell us what you think it is & about your drug use 3. We do lab tests inc. a test for synthetic opioids 4. After ~1 hour, we have results & can give honest advice wearetheloop.org/drug-checking
Ten years ago today, The Loop introduced drug checking in the UK, at Secret Garden Party and Kendal Calling festivals.
On Saturday we are drug checking in #Hackney. How does it work? 1. Surrender a substance 2. Tell us what you think it is & about your drug use 3. We do lab tests inc. a test for synthetic opioids 4. After~1 hour, we have results & can give honest advice wearetheloop.org/drug-checking
Tomorrow we are drug checking in #Camden How does it work? 1. Surrender a substance 2. Tell us what you think it is & about your drug use 3. We do lab tests inc. a test for synthetic opioids 4. After ~1 hour, we have results & can give honest advice wearetheloop.org/drug-checking
Drug checking in Bristol this weekend: drop-off at No 11 Brunswick Square - the pink door - with results at the Unitarian Hall, over the road. Open 12–8pm. Last drop-off: 7pm. Results are usually ready in around an hour. More info: wearetheloop.org #Bristol #HarmReduction
On Saturday we are drug checking in #Bristol How does it work? 1. Surrender a substance 2. Tell us what you think it is & about your drug use 3. We do lab tests inc. a test for synthetic opioids 4. After ~1 hour, we have results & can give honest advice wearetheloop.org/drug-checking
Clear, practical harm reduction messaging is a public health intervention. As festival season continues, The Loop is sharing its Crush. Dab. Wait. advice on MDMA crystal. THREAD
On Saturday, we are drug checking in #Hackney How does it work? 1. Surrender a substance 2. Tell us what you think it is & about your drug use 3. We do lab tests inc. a test for synthetic opioids 4. After~1 hour, we have results & can give honest advice wearetheloop.org/drug-checking
Last week, The Loop welcomed Stoftest Danmark (stoftest.org) for shared learning around drug checking and harm reduction. International collaboration helps build safer, more informed communities and strengthen access to drug checking for everyone who needs it. #DrugChecking #HarmReduction
Thank you to Alison Bell @somersetccc.bsky.social for supporting #drugchecking. The more DPHs who support this, the quicker we can achieve universal access to drug checking services across the UK & the quicker we can tackle drug-related death rates. #drugchecking can be the canary in the coalmine 🔔
The Loop@theloopuk.bsky.social · 2mo agoIt is heartening to hear Directors of Public Health step forward to support #DrugChecking like this. Drug checking is a pragmatic harm reduction response to contaminated drug markets and drug-related deaths across the UK. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... @fmeasham.bsky.social #JustSayKnow #TimeToTest
It is heartening to hear Directors of Public Health step forward to support #DrugChecking like this. Drug checking is a pragmatic harm reduction response to contaminated drug markets and drug-related deaths across the UK. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... @fmeasham.bsky.social #JustSayKnow #TimeToTest
Contaminated cocaine and heroin batches in Somerset cause alarm
The incidents in Somerset have prompted a call for a debate around the checking of drugs.
bbc.co.uk
Thank you for your ongoing support. ♾️💜♾️
Carla Denyer@carladenyer.bsky.social · 3mo agoHave you heard of @theloopuk.bsky.social ? I met their team in Bristol - at the only Home Office- licensed regular drug-checking service in the UK - to learn more about the work they are doing to reduce drug-related harms.
On Saturday we are drug checking in #Bristol How does it work? 1. Surrender a substance 2. Tell us what you think it is & about your drug use 3. We do lab tests inc. a test for synthetic opioids 4. After ~1 hour, we have results & can give honest advice wearetheloop.org/drug-checking
Proud to announce that @theloopuk.bsky.social has started 2 regular drug checking services in London, with a 3rd opening soon! Free, non judgmental #harmreduction advice from dedicated professionals. Read @whatareyou0n.bsky.social’s article here:- whatareyouon.substack.com/p/inside-the...
Inside the Loop's London Launch
An A–K of the capital’s new drug checking service
whatareyouon.substack.com
Tomorrow we are drug checking in #Hackney How does it work? 1. Surrender a substance 2. Tell us what you think it is & about your drug use 3. We do lab tests inc. a test for synthetic opioids 4. After ~1 hour, we have results & can give honest advice wearetheloop.org/drug-checking
Tomorrow we are drug checking in #Camden How does it work? 1. Surrender a substance 2. Tell us what you think it is & about your drug use 3. We do lab tests inc. a test for synthetic opioids 4. After ~1 hour, we have results & can give honest advice wearetheloop.org/drug-checking
You can now get your drugs checked in LDN. We took a proper look at @theloopuk.bsky.social new services, with CEO Katy Porter. If you’re thinking of heading down (or curious how they made it happen) have a read. Next service is this Saturday in Camden. whatareyouon.substack.com/p/inside-the...
Inside the Loop's London Launch
An A–K of the capital’s new drug-checking service
whatareyouon.substack.com
Today is #InternationalDrugCheckingDay Our free & confidential service is for all. Our next drug checking dates are: - 4th April in Camden - 18th April in Hackney - 25th April in Bristol Find out more, including where to go on our website: wearetheloop.org/drug-checking
On Saturday we are drug checking in Bristol. How does it work? 1. Surrender a substance 2. Tell us what you think it is & about your drug use 3. We do lab tests inc. a test for synthetic opioids 4. After ~1 hour, we have results & can give honest advice wearetheloop.org/drug-checking
This weekend (21st March) we're in #Hackney with our new London-based drug checking service. Find out more: wearetheloop.org/drug-checking #DrugChecking #DrugTesting #HarmReduction
Our new benzos infographic is here! Download the full version from our website: wearetheloop.org/posters-info... #HarmReduction
On Saturday our drug checking service is taking place in Hackney. Drug checking can help people understand risks and make more informed decisions. No drug use is risk free, but accurate information can reduce harm. Find out more: wearetheloop.org/drug-checking
