For anyone who is struggling right now, try to find someone you trust who you can talk openly with.
This is the beginning of a life-changing experience. A moment in my life
My past revealed how structural stigma works and creates serious harm for people in need.
History of Drug Policy in Canada
Knowing about Canadian drug prohibition allows us to critically reflect on past practices, legal regulation, law enforcement, moral reformers and their agendas, new events and avenues to adopt.
When services that are supposed to help, don’t. My experience with detox.
The psychological and physical pain people who use drugs experience is unbearable. It’s stigma.
The myth of “rock bottom” and waiting for the point that may never come
Never give up. If there is a breath in you, you have a chance to change your story.
Ready to make a change. My life by James
Harm reduction helps connect people with life-saving services that help them turn their lives around. It provides hope, and path forward. I’m living proof of this.
Federal government must decriminalize drugs to save lives and protect communities
Decriminalization and legal regulation will allow people who use drugs to come forward to access life-saving social supports and a network of care. | Drug decriminalization in Canada
Advocacy and recovery, recovery and advocacy
Self worth, a career, and even true love—advocating for PWUD has given me all of that, and so much more.
An experience with overdose on SkyTrain is inspiring a life-saving high school program
If someone wants to help in making a positive change in their community, nothing should be stopping them from doing so.