Global review finds ‘lack of high-quality evidence to support or refute’ involuntary treatment By Mike Crawley · CBC News – Read the full article here As the toxic drug crisis continues to claim thousands of lives each year — fuelling perceptions that existing measures are failing — the notion of involuntary treatment is gaining political traction […]
Local governments’ human rights obligations Homeless encampments are increasingly common across British Columbia. These encampmentsare a result of structural conditions, including the failure of all levels of government to upholdthe right to adequate housing. They must be understood in the context of historical and ongoingsystems of discrimination and colonization. Read […]
Presented by Marlene Haines on Wednesday, March 27th 2024 and hosted by HRNA/AIIRM (Harm Reduction Nurse Association)
From the Campbell River Mirror The City of Campbell River is making some temporary changes to where overnight sheltering can legally take place as it works to open a new homeless sheltering site. Earlier this year, the city announced that it was working with the province to build a 40-unit supportive […]
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 […]
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