We are trapped and blinded with no ability to get out of the constraints that discrimination and criminalization creates. We need Destigmatization and Decriminalization NOW! #prohibitionharms #harmreduction #decriminalization youtu.be/HeKok386jLk via YouTube

Many people who use drugs in our community are hesitant to seek healthcare services when they fall ill because they are fearful of the stigma and discrimination they will face at the hospital. Healthcare professionals are known to blame PWUD for getting infections ...cont.

In addition to saving lives, harm reduction can also be about emotional connection. It's a starting point for many substance users; an opportunity to build non- judgmental relationships and foster the belief that their lives matter. #harmreduction

People often confuse homelessness with — and blame it on — harm reduction. Harm reduction didn’t cause homelessness, lack of affordable housing did.

Stigmatizing language negatively influences health care providers' perceptions of people who use drugs which can impact the care they provide. How does it has negatively affected your life? Your voice matters!

According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, hospitals in and around Sydney, N.S., have recorded the highest death rate in the country. Stats from 2019-2020 indicate that Nearly 50 percent more deaths occurred than expected.

I don't know who needs to hear this : We should be angry that homelessness exists in our society, not at the people who are homeless.

The majority of people who struggle with addiction have endured trauma. To have the greatest success at long term recovery from addiction, you must first address and heal the trauma. #MentalHealthMatters #WeDoRecover

We would like to thank Dr. Tatarsky for all of his hard work in the harm reduction field. His strategies focus on cognitive behavioural and mindfulness techniques which stress meeting people where they are at, while practicing non-judgemental and client-centred approaches.