[HTML][HTML] Virtual overdose monitoring services and overdose prevention technologies: opportunities, limitations, and future directions
Overdose mortality has continued to rise in North America and across the globe in people
who use drugs. Current harm reduction strategies such as supervised consumption sites …
who use drugs. Current harm reduction strategies such as supervised consumption sites …
People who use drugs' prioritization of regulation amid decriminalization reforms in British Columbia, Canada: A qualitative study
JC Xavier, J McDermid, J Buxton, I Henderson… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Background North America and the province of British Columbia (BC), Canada, is
experiencing an unprecedented number of overdose deaths. In BC, overdose has become …
experiencing an unprecedented number of overdose deaths. In BC, overdose has become …
Perceptions of prospective pharmaceutical stimulant substitution treatments among people who use illicit stimulants in Vancouver, Canada
Background Stimulant-involved overdose deaths are increasing, driven by polysubstance
use and adulteration of the illicit drug supply. While emerging evidence for prescription …
use and adulteration of the illicit drug supply. While emerging evidence for prescription …
The decriminalization of illicit drugs in British Columbia: a national evaluation protocol
Abstract Background On January 31st, 2023, the province of British Columbia (BC), Canada,
was granted a federal exemption allowing adults (aged 18+) to possess up to 2.5 g of select …
was granted a federal exemption allowing adults (aged 18+) to possess up to 2.5 g of select …
Unpacking the Effects of Decriminalization: Understanding Drug Use Experiences and Risks among Individuals Who Use Drugs in British Columbia
F Ali, C Russell, M Lo, M Bonn, G Bardwell… - Harm Reduction …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Objectives On January 31, 2023, a three-year exemption from the Controlled Drugs
and Substances Act was granted to the Canadian province British Columbia (BC), allowing …
and Substances Act was granted to the Canadian province British Columbia (BC), allowing …
Lay Perspectives on Drug (De) Criminalization and the (De) Stigmatization of People Who Use Illicit Drugs
Background: Substance use stigma has been framed as contributing to the drug toxicity
crisis. We theorize the political function of drug criminalization as contributing to a system of …
crisis. We theorize the political function of drug criminalization as contributing to a system of …
[HTML][HTML] Decriminalization or police mission creep? Critical appraisal of law enforcement involvement in British Columbia, Canada's decriminalization framework
The unregulated drug toxicity crisis in British Columbia (BC), Canada, has claimed over
14,000 lives since 2016. The crisis is shaped by prohibitionist policies that has led to the …
14,000 lives since 2016. The crisis is shaped by prohibitionist policies that has led to the …
An evaluation of the uptake of community drug checking services and its effect on risk reduction practices in British Columbia
K Wu - 2024 - open.library.ubc.ca
Background: In response to a growing toxic drug crisis, drug checking services (DCS) have
been implemented across British Columbia (BC). DCS have been offered in various settings …
been implemented across British Columbia (BC). DCS have been offered in various settings …
[PDF][PDF] DECRIMINALIZATION OF CURRENTLY ILLEGAL DRUGS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
ANE BRIEF - uvic.ca
The Collaborative Community Laboratory on Substance Use and Harm Reduction (Co/Lab)
is a collaborative network for research and knowledge exchange to promote health and …
is a collaborative network for research and knowledge exchange to promote health and …