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light shining through a forest

The minute I was labelled…I became a case file

June 9, 2021 (June 25, 2021)
By Canadian Drug Policy Coalition

I used drugs to find purpose and freedom. Today, I find freedom in love and purpose in sacrifice and service.

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distant sunset from shorline

When people stop their judgement, then they’ll see the truth

June 7, 2021 (September 13, 2021)
By Canadian Drug Policy Coalition

Stigma and judgement have real and harmful consequences. Change starts with us, and how we see and treat others

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Two hands reaching out to each other

Service restrictions related to substance use cause further trauma and harm to people who use drugs

May 31, 2021 (October 7, 2021)
By Canadian Drug Policy Coalition

People who use drugs have woken up from an overdose to find out that they no longer have a bed to sleep in for the night because they were service restricted for overdosing in the shelter.

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A winding highway towards mountains

Giving a voice to those at the centre: Thoughts and reflections from a person who uses drugs

May 21, 2021 (May 26, 2021)
By Canadian Drug Policy Coalition

I am still living it every day—the stigma of substance use. Life is a huge challenge.. The “day to day” that most of us take for granted.

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A hand reaching out for help

Services and help for those who want it are too hard to access. The system isn’t designed for us

May 21, 2021 (July 17, 2021)
By Canadian Drug Policy Coalition

There are many people out there who want to get help but can’t.

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Two medical face masks

COVID-19 is making the overdose crisis worse. I see it first hand

May 21, 2021 (July 17, 2021)
By Canadian Drug Policy Coalition

When you use drugs alone it’s a lot more dangerous because there’s no one there to help you if you overdose

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Fully stocked liquor cabinet with liquor

The double standard between alcohol and drugs reveals the harmful nature of stigma

May 20, 2021 (June 15, 2021)
By Canadian Drug Policy Coalition

“Back in prohibition days for alcohol, folks were dying from homemade hooch. I wonder how many places in Canada serve alcohol now?”

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Toronto waterfront with the CN Tower in the distance

Study: Opioid-Related Deaths in Ontario during COVID-19

May 20, 2021 (September 17, 2021)
By Canadian Drug Policy Coalition

Findings of this report broadly suggest a need for policies and programs designed to urgently address the increase in opioid mortality, such as access to harm reduction…and safer supply of drugs.

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Harm reduction supplies

Montreal: Recommendations for change

May 19, 2021 (May 26, 2021)
By Canadian Drug Policy Coalition

“There [is] a problem in accessing data, [and] stigma is one of those obstacles in obtaining this data. The events that are experienced on the ground are in the fog. I see this as an obstacle to making good decisions.”

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The Canadian Drug Policy Coalition is based out of Simon Fraser University’s Faculty of Health Sciences.

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