It is concerning that our government is seeking to remove a person’s most basic rights to liberty and security of the person in order to impose care with no evidentiary basis, says former chief coroner Lisa Lapointe. Lisa Lapointe Sep 25 A commentary by the former chief coroner of British Columbia. Premier […]
On September 11, 2024, Justin Steele introduced our guest speakers: Shannon Witham, Regional Harm Reduction Coordinator, Island Health and Jamie Baird, Oceanside Community Action Team to the Rotary Club of Parksville. Shannon began the presentation with some shocking statistics. There is a public health emergency in BC. People are overdosing […]
From the Toronto Star, by Manisha Krishnan Read the original article “Closing down safe drug consumption sites in the midst of a historic overdose epidemic will not help anyone to thrive and our politicians should know that by now,” Manisha Krishnan writes. By Manisha Krishnan, Contributor It’s been five months since […]
by Euan Thomson, Drug Data Decoded – The My Recovery Plan App was implemented to evaluate and manage substance use treatment waitlists across Alberta. Documents reveal how it denies patients informed consent and control of their personal health information. Read the full original article https://drugdatadecoded.ca/documents-reveal-chaos-in-my-recovery-plan-implementation/?ref=drug-data-decoded-newsletter In her August 2023 mandate […]
The perils of prioritizing politics over public health From The Walrus – by Taylor C. Noakes Published 6:30, Aug. 15, 2024 In late February, Andrea Sereda addressed the parliamentary health committee and spoke about her work as the lead physician directing a safer supply program in London, Ontario. Safer supply […]
A logical step forward in harm reduction. From the International Journal of Drug Policy, Sept 2024 – Click to read the Original Article Abstract In 2022, the Drug User Liberation Frontʼs Compassion Club and Fulfillment Centre emerged as a groundbreaking initiative and research endeavor aimed at addressing the alarming rise […]
Presentations, Naloxone Training, Harm Reduction Education, Refreshments, Musical Performance Candlelight Vigil of Remembrance at 7pm.Bring a framed photo of your loved one to place on our purple memorial chairs. #TogetherWeCan highlighting the power of community when we all stand together.
From The Star, by Manisha Krishnan Read the full story In an ideal world, drug policy would be decided by public health experts rather than politicians and cops. But that’s not the reality we live in. On the contrary, we’re at a point in time where misinformation has never been more […]
From Peterborough Currents by Will Pearson Participants’ lives are stabilizing and improving thanks to safer supply prescriptions, clinic researchers find. Participants of a safer supply program in downtown Peterborough have experienced positive changes in their lives — including reduced use of fentanyl and fewer overdoses — since enrolling in the […]
Check out this podcast with Guy from Peoples First Radio https://vancouverislandmentalhealthsociety.org/podcast/guy-felicella-headlines-speakers-at-community-dialogue-in-nanaimo
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