Tag Archives: Harm Reduction

Online Certificate in Harm Reduction

Posted on January 23, 2011

Harm reduction is an internationally recognized means of redressing the harms associated with the use and distribution of illicit and licit drugs. It helps people to reach higher levels of health, functionality, self-efficacy and social membership, and also helps end … Continue reading →

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Harm Reduction Canada 2011 – Change of Date

Posted on December 17, 2010

Harm Reduction Canada 2011 – A National Conference CHANGES: Due to health concerns with the convener, the conference has been postponed. It will now be held in July, 2011. There are many benefits to this delay – along with warm … Continue reading →

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Harm Reduction Canada 2011

Posted on October 28, 2010

Harm Reduction Canada 2011 A National Conference Ottawa, Canada February 23-25, 2011 www.cast-canada.ca Updates: 1 – Registration is open! Please visit the website. 2 – RFP deadline extended to November 22, 2010. While open to any and all ideas, there … Continue reading →

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Victoria’s Street Drug Users Share Needles More Often Than Those in Vancouver

Posted on September 3, 2010

A new report by the University of Victoria’s Centre for Addictions Research (CARBC) reveals that Victoria’s drug users continue to share dirty needles after the closure of the city’s only needle-exchange facility. About 400 people a month used the facility, … Continue reading →

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AIDS Vancouver Island needs your support — NEEDLE EXCHANGE

Posted on August 31, 2010

Hello all, As many of you may know, in Victoria, BC, we have been facing a drastic reduction in the availability of harm reduction services. On May 31, 2008, the city’s only primary needle exchange shut its doors, after 20 … Continue reading →

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