safe injection
Vancouver Forced to Acknowledge ‘Unsanctioned’ Back Alley Injection Site
Looks like they're not getting shut down anytime soon.
I'm a Doctor Who Thinks America Should Let People Inject Heroin Safely
I know there's a lot more we could be doing for heroin users who haven't quit yet.
Canadian Prisoners Win Battle to Access Methadone
The change in policy comes just as British Columbia announced a public health emergency due to drug overdose deaths.
Montreal Plans to Open Safe Injection Sites With or Without Federal Approval
The first and only legal clinic in North America that allows users to inject drugs under supervision, and without threat of arrest, is in Vancouver. Montreal plans to add four more.
Victoria Won’t Be Getting A Safe Injecting Room Anytime Soon
While Sydney's supervised injecting room has been a widely accepted success, the Victorian government still opposes a facility in Melbourne.
The BC Supreme Court Has Ordered Health Canada to Let Addicts Access Prescription Heroin
Last Thursday, the BC Supreme Court ordered Health Canada to stop obstructing prescription heroin for a group of entrenched drug users. This step furthers the legal battle to make access to heroin lawful treatment for qualified patients.