#2 - Harm Reduction in the UK - Too Light Too Dark

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In this episode of Too Light Too Dark, we sit down with Matt Southwell — global harm reduction leader, peer advocate, and unapologetic truth-teller.With over three decades of experience, Matt has been at the forefront of drug user activism, from founding one of the UK’s first community-led services to shaping international policy with the UN.We talk about: Coming out publicly as a drug user — and the fallout The power of peer-led harm reduction Why overdose prevention centers aren’t optional What it means to lead from lived experienceWhilst also exploring the socio-political climates that fuel drug policies and the effect on the end user lving with and engaging with systems of power and control. This is a conversation about courage, community, and refusing to be silenced.Listen in — and get closer to the ground truth.Peace, love and light x

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This episode was published on July 19, 2025.

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In this episode of Too Light Too Dark, we sit down with Matt Southwell — global harm reduction leader, peer advocate, and unapologetic truth-teller.With over three decades of experience, Matt has been at the forefront of drug user activism, from...

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