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Overdose Prevention During a Pandemic
Report
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present new challenges, historic, and systemic oppressors experienced by PWUD have only become more exacerbated…
Source : Canadian Association of People who Use Drugs (CAPUD), Dalhousie University Faculty of MedicineFormat: PDF
Published: 2021
Topics: Harm reduction, Background information on harm reduction
Cannabis 101 + Harm Reduction: the Sensible Cannabis Education Toolkit Series
Toolkit
This resource is broken into three separate booklets. The content draws directly from CSSDP’s Sensible Cannabis Education Toolkit, originally publish…
Source : Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy (CSSDP)Format: PDF
Published: 2021
Topics: Harm reduction, Background information on harm reduction, Substance-specific resources, Population-specific resources
Cross-Cultural Series #2: Drug Use, Harm Reduction, and Working with People Who Use Drugs
Webinar
The second of three trainings to introduce learners to harm reduction, designed for Indigenous and settler ethno-cultural HIV/AIDS organizations. Par…
Source : Ontario Harm Reduction Network (OHRN)Format: Link
Published: 2020
Topics: Background information on harm reduction, Why people use substances, Spectrum of substance use
Guidance on Communicating with the Public to Increase Knowledge of and Support for Harm Reduction and Treatment Policies and Programs for People Who Use Drugs
Guide
Effective communication strategies regarding harm reduction and treatment initiatives for people who use drugs (substances) are key to gaining public…
Source : Health CanadaFormat: PDF
Published: 2021
Topics: Harm reduction, Background information on harm reduction, Destigmatizing language
Increase the Support. Reduce the Harm.
Video
To help address some of the barriers to accessing culturally safe mental health and addiction treatment, and harm reduction services, the First Natio…
Source : First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)Format: Audiovisual
Published: 2021
Topics: Stigma and stigma reduction, Stories and perspectives, Harm reduction, Background information on harm reduction, Population-specific resources
Harm Reduction Fact Sheet
Fact sheet/infographic
Harm reduction is a way of being that helps people (no matter what their choice is about drug and alcohol use) to reduce risks associated with substa…
Source : Thunderbird Partnership FoundationFormat: PDF
Published: 2021
Topics: Harm reduction, Background information on harm reduction, Population-specific resources
Benefits of Stimulants
Webinar
In Canada, drug discussions are often centred around how using drugs from the illegal market is dangerous. However, there is much evidence to suggest…
Source : StimulusFormat: Audiovisual
Published: 2021
Topics: Substance-specific resources, Harm reduction, Background information on harm reduction
Spotting
Webinar
On October 20th, Stimulus held a webinar to launch an educational animation about spotting – an overdose prevention method done by phone or video cal…
Source : StimulusFormat: Audiovisual
Published: 2021
Topics: Harm reduction, Background information on harm reduction
Cannabis in Context: the Sensible Cannabis Education Toolkit Series
Toolkit
This resource is broken into three separate booklets. The content draws directly from CSSDP’s Sensible Cannabis Education Toolkit, originally publish…
Source : Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy (CSSDP)Format: PDF
Published: 2021
Topics: Harm reduction, Background information on harm reduction, Population-specific resources, Substance-specific resources
What is Harm Reduction?
Background document
Harm reduction saves lives and connects people with vital social services, health care, and wellness.
Source : Canadian Drug Policy Coalition (CDPC)Format: Link
Published: 2020
Topics: Harm reduction, Background information on harm reduction