Invitational Conference on Drug User Activism

International Drug User Day
2003, October 31st/November 1st
Copenhagen, Denmark

Early Morning Smiles

Eliot Albert (Methadone Alliance on loan to BF) finishes up some work in preparation for his workshop.

Final Check

Eliot Albert (Methadone Alliance) takes a final walk through the kitchen and reception area to make sure every is ready for the arrival of the advocates.

Ready to Start

Everyone finds their seat for the opening of the conference. Eliot Albert in the front smiles while the NAMA contingent (middle right) poses for the picture (Joycelyn Woods sitting at table, Norma Alexander behind her and to the right Howard Lotsof).

A Quick View of the Other Side

All the attendees begin to get ready for the morning of work.

Late Dinner

After a hard days work learning and sharing about advocacy everyone has dinner together to talk about the days events.

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