As Bert and Gert would say “stay alert, stay safe” - check out our guidelines to keep informed about cannabis harms! crismontario.ca/research-proje…

To those unwilling to read the science, at least use common sense. How can a supervised site not be better than injecting in back alleys, abandoned buildings, public washrooms, under bridges, or in neighbourhood parks. Often under unsanitary, isolated or violent conditions.

#CAMH’s Dr. Tony George giving a fascinating presentation on #cannabislegalization - including on routes of administration #RecoveryCapitalConference

Canadian Research Initiative in Substance Misuse #CRISM booth up and running at the #RecoveryCapitalConference! Come visit us to find more info on some of our recent projects and pick up some great knowledge translation products!

As #opioid deaths mount, countries experiment with safe injection sites and #biometric dispensing machines as solutions #MySafe #SafeSupplyNow deseret.com/indepth/2020/3…

Using the term ‘methodology’ loosely here. #ableg calgaryherald.com/news/local-new…

New book on the legalization of cannabis, for which I co-authored a chapter, was finally published today! Full of insightful experiences and lessons from world-renowned authors in the field. Check it out! routledge.com/Legalizing-Can…

Having first-hand experience interviewing incarcerated individuals on their experiences with the needle exchange program at Grand Valley Institution, there are serious flaws in the design, implementation and practicality of this necessary program.... google.ca/amp/s/www.cbc.…

If you want to read up on how the ON Gov has jeapordized the ability of communities to secure #supervisedconsumptionservices, and how it’s affected small towns which need them the most, check out my latest article: authors.elsevier.com/a/1bFu93PEroSm… #HarmReduction #drugspolicy #SaveLives

This hand washing station in Moss Park. This is what it’s been like for weeks. Meanwhile ppl could have had access to the arena or community centre but were not allowed. Over 120 ppl have been living in the park. This is the care the City has shown to ppl forced to live outside

Long overdue and beyond necessary...

Oregon made history tonight by becoming the first state to decriminalize drug possession! Our c4 Drug Policy Action led this campaign with @voteYESon110 to make this visionary initiative a reality! This victory is truly transformative. #Election2020 🙂#OREGON

Substance use during the pandemic has increased, leading to disproportionately negative impacts on drug users due to supply disruptions, decreased access to harm reduction facilities and self isolation. Learn more: camh.ca/en/camh-news-a…

New COVIDScienceOntario brief led by @eriklfriesen—The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Opioid-Related Harm in Ontario: covid19-sciencetable.ca/sciencebrief/t… Rates of opioid-related harms have increased significantly and have disproportionately impacted marginalized and racialized populations.

Check out our latest article on the increase in ‘benzo-dope’ that is ravaging Canada’s drug supply

New systematic review demonstrates that people receiving medications for opioid use disorder who used meth were more likely to discontinue treatment, and that this risk increased with increased frequency of meth use ascpjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

#INHSU2023 honored to be a part of this incredible international conference and to learn from amazing researchers!

#INHSU2023 also honored to win an award for top clinical abstract submitted!

#INHSU2023 day two 😀