Research shows that compulsory detention and treatment for substance use gives rise to a range of potential drug- related harms and human rights abuses.
Reducing COVID-19 Spread in Recovery Programs & Treatment Services
This document is 1 of 6 guidance documents developed by CRISM at the request of federal government to address urgent needs of people who use substances, service providers, and decision makers in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic
Telemedicine support for addiction services
This document is 1 of 6 guidance documents developed by the CRISM network at the request of the Government of Canada. Collectively, the six documents address urgent needs of people who use substances, service providers, and decision makers in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Expanded Response Options to Opioid Harms: Case Study from Four Cities
COVID-19 pandemic compounds an ongoing public health crisis. There is a heightened need to reduce avoidable pressures on healthcare systems and support people who use opioids.
Harm Reduction and COVID-19 Guidance for Service Providers
Guidance for service providers on how to alter harm reduction practices during pandemic to reduce spread of COVID-19 | Alberta Health Service COVID guidance
Decriminalizing drugs and the path towards defunding police
We must all help to ensure this pivotal moment in history led by the courage of the Black community bends towards justice.
‘Safer opioid distribution’ as an essential public health intervention for opioid mortality crisis
Given the persistent opioid mortality crisis especially in North America, the time has come to move towards providing risk population-wide SOD as an essential public health intervention
Supporting people who use drugs in shelter settings during COVID‐19
supporting people who use drugs in shelters supporting people who use drugs in shelters Click HERE for more resources “This document is one of a series of…
Changes to drug supply, access to services and resulting health harms
Business and border closures, physical distancing and other changes are affecting the illegal drug supply in several ways
