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Supporting the full participation of people who use drugs in policy fora: Provision of a temporary, conference-based overdose prevention site
Academic article
The overdose epidemic in North America remains acute and interventions are needed to mitigate harm and prevent death. People who use/d drugs (PWUD) h…
Source : International Journal of Drug PolicyFormat: PDF
Published: 2020
Topics: Stigma and stigma reduction, Best practices and engagement toolkits
Overview of the Canadian Overdose Epidemic
Fact sheet/infographic
Download a printable PDF infographic visualizing supervised consumption services in the context of the Canadian overdose epidemic.
Source : WHY SCSFormat: PDF
Published: 2022
Topics: Harm reduction, Supervised consumption sites
Best Practice Recommendations for Canadian Harm Reduction Programs
Guide
Drug use practices that can lead to transmission of HIV, HCV, and other infections are pressing issues affecting communities throughout Canada. To st…
Source : Working Group on Best Practice for Harm Reduction Programs in CanadaFormat: PDF
Published: 2021
Topics: Harm reduction, Harm reduction supplies
L'allaitement et le cannabis: Ressource sur la réduction des méfaits pour les prestataires de soins de santé et de services sociaux
Guide
Beaucoup de personnes modifient leur consommation de substances lorsqu’elles attendent un enfant. Certaines personnes arrêtent de consommer pour de b…
Source : Centre of Excellence for Women's HealthFormat: PDF
Published: 2021
Topics: Harm reduction, Background information on harm reduction, Population-specific resources, Substance-specific resources
Project Inclusion: Confronting Anti-Homeless & Anti-Substance User Stigma in British Columbia
Report
Project Inclusion is a comprehensive study into the ways in which specific laws and policies in policing, health care, and the court system directly …
Source : Pivot Legal SocietyFormat: PDF
Published: 2018
Topics: Determinants of health, Stigma reduction, Health promotion, Substance use policy
Decolonizing Substance Use & Addiction
Video
A talk that explores the origins of addiction and substance use through an indigenous lens. To shed some light on today's overdose crisis in British …
Source : TEDFormat: Audiovisual
Published: 2020
Topics: Determinants of health, Indigenous cultural safety, Population-specific resources
Decriminalize Now: Akia's Story
Video
Decriminalize Now: Akia's Story is a short, first-personal narrative film about the drug poisoning crisis — and daring to dream of a better future fo…
Source : HIV Legal NetworkFormat: Audiovisual
Published: 2021
Topics: Health promotion, Decriminalization
Strengthening Our Connections to Promote Life: A Life Promotion Toolkit for Indigenous Youth
Toolkit
Strengthening Our Connections to Promote Life: A Life Promotion Toolkit by Indigenous Youth was proposed to develop a youth-focused and youth-led res…
Source : Thunderbird Partnership FoundationFormat: PDF
Published: 2021
Topics: Determinants of health, Indigenous cultural safety, Anti-oppression, Upstream interventions, Population-specific resources
Renforcer nos connexions pour promouvoir la vie: Une boîte à outils de la jeunesse autochtone pour la promotion de la vie
Toolkit
Renforcer nos Connexions pour Promouvoir la Vie : Un Guide de Promotion de la Vie Écrit par la Jeunesse Autochtone a été proposé en 2019 dans le but …
Source : Thunderbird Partnership FoundationFormat: PDF
Published: 2021
Topics: Determinants of health, Indigenous cultural safety, Anti-oppression, Upstream interventions, Population-specific resources
How To Be In The Room: A guidebook preparing people who use(d) drugs for engaging in drug policy processes
Guide
This guide is for PWUD who want to become involved with policy and decision-making processes. If you are new to this process, know it can be rewardin…
Source : Canadian Association of People who Use Drugs (CAPUD)Format: PDF
Published: 2021
Topics: Health promotion, Substance use policy, Stigma and stigma reduction, Advocacy