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harm reduction
Addictions programs consists of self-help (i.e. 12 step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous), residential or outpatient treatment facilities, harm reduction programs (...
Canadian Observatory on HomelessnessJune 29, 2015
harm reduction
The relationship between substance use and homelessness is complex. While rates of substance use are disproportionately high among the homeless population, homelessness cannot be explained by...
Canadian Observatory on HomelessnessFebruary 09, 2015
harm reduction
August 31 marked International Overdose Awareness Day. IOAD began as an annual event in Australia in 2001. At its core it is a day for remembering and a day for dialogue. For an increasing number of...
Henry EastabrookSeptember 05, 2013
harm reduction
Many jurisdictions in Canada have begun to recognize the value of harm reduction and have developed innovative and effective programs to deal with the harms of substance use and addiction. For...
Bernie PaulyFebruary 14, 2011