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To support families and push for better policy, we’ve released:. 1. A Family Guide (with @ToEndAddiction): 2. A policy paper on DIH law impacts and solutions:.

These laws worsen the overdose crisis instead of addressing it. We need a public health response, not criminal prosecution.

There’s no evidence DIH laws reduce drug use or overdoses. What they do is increase fear. Fear of calling 911. Fear of saving someone’s life.

The people most often charged?.Not "drug lords". But friends, romantic partners, and low-level users—often the ones who called for help.

DIH laws allow people to be charged with homicide if they provided drugs that led to an overdose. They were framed as a way to stop dealers. But in reality, they punish grief.

As part of the Action Lab’s ongoing research into the destructive impact of drug-induced homicide (DIH) laws, we’re sharing new resources and leading a week of education.

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Further analysis:.

Understanding the wide range of DIH laws reveals their impact on communities, overdose prevention, and justice. Clear data can drive informed, equitable policy change.

Why is this important?. DIH laws punish small-scale users, not large traffickers, discourage people calling 911 when their friend overdoses, and fail to reduce overdoses or address SUD root causes.

Key findings:.- 6 states now allow individuals to argue that they tried to seek emergency help during the overdose in defense.- Charge classifications, sentencing lengths, and legal criteria vary widely.- An increasing number of states are passing drug-induced homicide laws.

Using MonQcle, researchers tracked and coded DIH laws across states, analyzing key factors like:.- Statute classifications (e.g., murder, manslaughter).- Sentencing variations (minimum/maximum durations).- Legal criteria.- Accepted defenses.

🚨ACTION LAB RELEASE 🚨.In collaboration with the CPHLR, we've released a new visual dataset mapping drug-induced homicide (DIH) laws across the U.S. data: CPHLR:

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We must use strategies that prioritize compassion and effectiveness over punishment.

We must move away from institutionalization and toward voluntary, outpatient, evidence-driven care. These alternatives offer an effective, science-based path to recovery without the risks of coercive practices.

Involuntary commitment allows authorities to detain individuals with SUD under the pretense of treatment. But, evidence shows this often increases the risk of overdose and relapse rather than providing lasting help.

🚨 NEW ACTION LAB ARTICLE 🚨.Thread: Examining involuntary commitment for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) as a response to the overdose crisis. Is it truly the humane alternative to incarceration it claims to be?.