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Considering Alternative Drug Policies: Decriminalization and Legal Regulation

Background document

There is a wide range of policy options for controlling the supply and distribution of drugs, from prohibition to free-market legalization. Each invo…

Source : Canadian Drug Policy Coalition (CDPC)
Format: Link
Published: 2020
Topics: Policy, decision-making and legal approaches, Decriminalization, Legalization and regulation

Getting to Tomorrow: Ending the Overdose Crisis

Guide

This Discussion Guide supports the dialogue series Getting to Tomorrow: Ending the Overdose Crisis by providing participants and residents with conte…

Source : Canadian Drug Policy Coalition (CDPC)
Format: PDF
Published: 2020
Topics: Understanding substance use, Why people use substances, Policy, decision-making and legal approaches, Substance use policy, A public health approach, Background information and principles

Injectable Opioid Agonist Treatment - iOAT for Opioid Use Disorder: National Clinical Guideline

Guide

This guideline recommends that iOAT should be considered for individuals with severe, treatment refractory opioid use disorder and ongoing illicit in…

Source : Canadian Research Initiative in Substance Misuse (CRISM)
Format: PDF
Published: 2019
Topics: Treatment and recovery, Best practices and guidelines, Substance-specific resources

Panel Discussion: A Harm Reduction Approach to Substance Use

Podcast

A panel discussion about the ongoing opioid crisis in British Columbia.

Source : First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
Format: Audio
Published: 2020
Topics: Harm reduction, Background information on harm reduction, Substance-specific resources, Population-specific resources

Teaching Guide for 'Taking Care of Each Other' Indigenous Harm Reduction Video Series

Guide

FNHA and Vancouver Coastal Health worked with filmmaker Asia Youngman to create a video series about Indigenous Harm Reduction. These videos are a te…

Source : First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
Format: PDF
Published: 2018
Topics: Harm reduction, Background information on harm reduction, Population-specific resources

Indigenizing Harm Reduction

Webinar

The Indigenous Wellness Team explores what harm reduction looks like from an Indigenous perspective, and how they facilitate dialogue with First Nati…

Source : First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
Format: Audiovisual
Published: 2017
Topics: Harm reduction, Background information on harm reduction, Population-specific resources

Harm Reduction: Recovery-Oriented Care

Fact sheet/infographic

A recovery-oriented approach uses strategies to empower people to use their strengths and skills to help them lead the life that they choose when exp…

Source : Alberta Health Services
Format: PDF
Published: 2019
Topics: Treatment and recovery, Recovery and resilience

Harm Reduction: Low-Threshold Services

Fact sheet/infographic

Low-threshold service models mean making minimal demands on the person, and reducing or removing barriers for people to access care. This means being…

Source : Alberta Health Services
Format: PDF
Published: 2019
Topics: Harm reduction, Other approaches

Community-Driven Harm Reduction Programs in Canada

Webinar

This webinar highlights novel, low-barrier approaches to harm reduction programs, how these programs are being delivered, and the lessons that have b…

Source : CATIE
Format: Audiovisual
Published: 2020
Topics: Harm reduction, Other approaches

The Harm Reduction Model of Drug Addiction Treatment

Video

From supervised injection sites to methadone clinics, Mark has been an early adopter and leader of various harm reduction efforts in Vancouver, BC. T…

Source : TED
Format: Audiovisual
Published: 2018
Topics: Harm reduction, Background information on harm reduction