The National Safer Supply Community of Practice is transitioning to a new name: the Substance Use Health Network. Read about it and more in our April newsletter: www.substanceusehealth.ca/sites/defaul...

Have questions about diversion of medications from safer supply programs? Watch the webinar recording on our website. Researchers Lucas Martignetti & Michelle Olding discussed findings from studies about diversion & physician Andrew Patterson shared his insights.

Illicit Substance Use and Treatment Access Among Adults Experiencing Homelessness "Of those who reported regular use, an estimated 21% wanted, but were unable, to receive treatment." jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Former Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe giving us some love on the radio!!! www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

Thursday! Michelle and Lucas will discuss findings from their respective research studies and Andrew will provide his thoughts from the perspective of a physician who provides care to people who use drugs. A discussion will follow. Registration link is at Upcoming Events on our website.

Thursday! Michelle and Lucas will discuss findings from their respective research studies and Andrew will provide his thoughts from the perspective of a physician who provides care to people who use drugs. A discussion will follow. Registration link is at Upcoming Events on our website.

NEW: A group of doctors recently risked violent arrest to open unsanctioned safe drug consumption sites outside of their own hospitals. We’re not used to seeing bold activism from doctors, but in the face of anti-science populism, some are embracing that role: www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

The National Safer Supply December Newsletter is out! Check it out to learn about the latest resources, news, publications, membership updates, and how to join this interdisciplinary community of nearly 2000 people! www.substanceusehealth.ca/sites/defaul...

Ontario’s bill on supervised drug-use sites may breach Charter rights, legal experts say: The Ford government tabled a bill earlier this week that would shutter nearly half of the sites and stop municipalities from applying to Ottawa for a drug-decriminalization exemption

My book Criminalzed Lives: HIV & Legal Violence is nominated for the Poz Award for best representation of HIV in literature for 2024, OMG check it out, and vote for it if you like: www.poz.com/article/poz-...

A fantastic discussion at today's webinar about Rebuilding Workplace Substance Use Policy Using a Harm Reduction Lens! Watch the recording & get the resources: www.substanceusehealth.ca/rebuilding-w... Big thanks to Byron Wood (WESUP), Corey Ranger (HRNA), Katrina Stephenson, & Charlotte Ross!

Two temporary overdose prevention sites run by independent doctors and supported by harm reduction organizations have opened this week just outside Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria.

PHO’s new Substance Use and Harms Tool enables users to explore the most recent substance-related morbidity and mortality data including emergency department visits, hospitalizations and deaths. vist.ly/3mmeiga

Hot Topic Webinar: Rebuilding Workplace Substance Use Policy Using a Harm Reduction Lens Thurs Nov 22nd at 2 pm ET More info and registration: ca01web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... @byronwood.bsky.social @nurseranger.bsky.social @wesup.bsky.social