Following the controversy surrounding the brochure released by the Moroni Administration’s Youth Policy Directorate, which contains suggestions for responsible drug use, The municipality issued a statement justifying the facts and making sure the message was part of public policy. The goal was “To impart knowledge to the consumer population About proper procedures Reduce the inherent risks and harms of consumption. “

“The municipality of Moroni informs that the messages received there are part of the risk and harm reduction program related to the use of legal and illegal psychoactive substances. Which society implements“- told Lucas Gis from the City Hall.

In addition, they argued that the program “facilitates the implementation of various actions by the local government to reduce the negative consequences of the use of psychoactive substances.” In this regard, Moroni’s message was: Cocaine / Pills: Go slowly. “Take a closer look at how your body responds.”.

The ordinance on which the municipality is based states that Promotion of delaying the use of psychoactive substances as early as possible should be encouraged. Among them should be something that aims to raise awareness and spread the topic widely. On the other hand, it promotes “the design and implementation of socio-sanitary facilities at public shows, mass events, dance halls and all potential use scenarios to prevent the risks and harms associated with the use of legal and illegal psychoactive substances.”

As for the advice on consumption forms, which were strongly criticized, they said that in accordance with the ordinance, It facilitates “the transfer of knowledge to consumers about appropriate procedures to minimize the risks and harms associated with the use of these substances.”

The City Hall released details about the context in which this material was disseminated, which was later disseminated on social media. It was last week at a cultural and solidarity festival organized by the commune called La Minga.

“Brochures were distributed in one of the 74 parking lots installed by Quinta Seré to support the recommendations of this ordinance. The material is led by Legend sIf you are going to consume, remember these tips…“In order to reach the population, which is potentially targeted by the municipality, together with Sedronar and the Argentine Harm Reduction Association, through the actions taken in this regard,” they said.

Full Statement: “Harm Reduction Policy for Psychoactive Substances”

“Regarding the content of the material related to the recommendations issued by the Youth Directorate yesterday, the Municipality of Moroni informs that the messages submitted there are part of the associated risk and harm reduction program regarding the use of legal and illegal psychoactive substances. , Carried out by the commune.

This program started with an ordinance Unanimously appointed to the Moroni Duma June 2021 facilitates local action by the local government to reduce the negative effects of psychoactive substance use.

Among other things, the ordinance in Article 3 states that they must “facilitate the possible prevention of the use of psychoactive substances at an early age, including awareness-raising and widespread dissemination.” Of the community. ” The regulation also facilitates “the design and implementation of socio-sanitary facilities at public shows, mass events, dance halls and all potential use scenarios to prevent the risks and harms associated with the use of legal and illegal psychoactive substances.” It also facilitates “the transfer of knowledge to consumers about appropriate procedures to minimize the risks and harms associated with the use of these substances.”

In the context of the realization of the cultural, supportive and inclusive festival “La Minga” organized by the commune, which took place yesterday with the massive activity of the neighbors, they were distributed in one of the 74 stands installed in the Predo Quinta. However, the brochures are intended to promote the recommendations under this Ordinance. The material is guided by the legend “If you are going to consume, remember these tips …” in order to reach the potentially targeted population on this issue by the municipality together with Sedronar and the association. To reduce losses from Argentina.

The harm reduction paradigm, supported by the communal government and endorsed by all the political forces that have sanctioned the above ordinance, is the opposite of the stigmatization or repression of those who consume and seek to pursue a social-sanitary policy that protects their health. Useful information and a guarantee of individual freedom for everyone. “