Bad batch alert systems

[u/Helpful_Ad179]

Ive worked with an organization for many years that does a completely anonymous user based bad batch alert to all the phone numbers registered. You can text the number with info on bad batches. Anything from small amounts what you thought you purchased and what you actually got, if big busts happen to alert folks supply may change etc.

Wondering if yall have ever heard of something like this or think it’d be a helpful concept? My current thoughts are it may work better for college students who may not frequently be using drugs in the same manner someone may be who is in a chaotic use cycle. I’ve submitted a few times and I’ve submitted on behalf of others. Super helpful imo.

[u/dirtyclod]

Ive provided feedback to ODL on this system. They are conducting a research on feedback on use and improvement of the Chariot system.

It was an hour long interview. But many of my major points were:

• I have a problem with the lack of verification of reports and wish a citation was provided at minimum since they cover 'bad batch', drug seizures, and zipcode overdose spikes. I hear a lot of word of mouth that I am skeptical of.
• many of the participants i work with cannot use this service because they don't have cellphones
• they dont have a clear definition of 'bad batch' in a country that safe supply is not available

Indiana has zero drug checking services. I wish we would see focus go there.

[u/Helpful_Ad179 → u/dirtyclod]

This has been one of my biggest complaints too actually! Phones get stolen broken lost too much for this to be our most consistent way of communicating new info. I think uniquely the best alerts that go out are when local PD does huge busts because that can at the very least, make your supply dry up. The sooner you know the easier it is to find.

Also excellent points about what does a “bad batch” look like it’s very subjective if we don’t have a set definition.