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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
Recovery in Focus: Harm Reduction
Fact sheet/infographic
A fact sheet dispelling myths and confirming facts about harm reduction.
Source : Thunder Bay Drug StrategyFormat: PDF
Published: 2013
Topics: Harm reduction, Background information on harm reduction
The Voices of Harm Reduction
Video
OHRN crisscrossed Ontario to hear from those who work on the front lines of harm reduction. Explore their collection of video stories. You can explor…
Source : Ontario Harm Reduction Network (OHRN)Format: Audiovisual
Published: 2021
Topics: Harm reduction, Background information on harm reduction
Crystal Meth: Developing Respectful Approaches and Solutions for Indigenous Health
Webinar
This webinar, hosted by the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH) and the National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases…
Source : National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH)Format: Audiovisual
Published: 2019
Topics: Determinants of health, Indigenous cultural safety, Harm reduction, Other approaches, Substance-specific resources, Population-specific resources
Trauma- and Violence-Informed Physical Examinations and STBBI Testing: A Guide for Service Providers
Toolkit
The physical examination is a standard component of most medical encounters. It can be an opportunity to establish trust and reinforce a sentiment of…
Source : Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA)Format: PDF
Published: 2021
Topics: Determinants of health, Trauma - and violence - informed approaches and gender-informed responses, Harm reduction, Sexual health
Reducing Stigma and Discrimination through the Protection of Privacy and Confidentiality
Toolkit
This resource, developed in partnership with the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network, explains the important role of privacy and confidentiality in reduc…
Source : Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA)Format: PDF
Published: 2017
Topics: Determinants of health, Stigma reduction, Harm reduction, Sexual health
At a Glance: Harm Reduction Services for Anyone who Smokes or Inhales Drugs
Report
COM-CAP is a four-year project funded by Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addiction Program and began in 2019. The goal of COM-CAP is to support com…
Source : Public Health Ontario (PHO)Format: PDF
Published: 2023
Topics: Harm reduction
TRACE V
Report
TRACE V is the continuation of the Teens Report on Adolescent Cannabis Experiences (TRACE) a qualitative research program that began in 2006. This st…
Source : University of British Columbia (UBC), University of CalgaryFormat: PDF
Published: 2022
Topics: Harm reduction, Substance-specific resources, Population-specific resources
Chemstory
Podcast
Chemstory est une série balado (podcast) créés par des hommes gais, bisexuels et queer et des personnes non-binaires qui partagent leurs expériences …
Source : QollabFormat: Audio
Published: 2023
Topics: Stories and perspectives, Sexual health, Harm reduction
Human rights challenges in addressing and countering all aspects of the world drug problem - Report of the OHCHR
Report
The present report outlines human rights challenges in addressing and countering key aspects of the world drug problem. It also offers an overview of…
Source : Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC)Format: PDF
Published: 2023
Topics: Harm reduction, Implementing a public health approach to substance use, Decriminalization