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Raquel
Apr 15, 20236 min read
Harm Reduction Saves Lives
We must call out every irresponsible politician that lies to depict otherwise. What is Harm Reduction? A Public Health Strategy Harm...
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Raquel
Mar 6, 20233 min read
Today is Black Balloon Day
An annual event recognizing those lost to substance use related harms. What is Black Balloon Day About? Black Balloon Day began in the...
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Raquel
Mar 2, 202313 min read
Who is Pierre Poilievre and What Does He Stand For?
A look at what's at stake if the MP becomes the next Prime Minister of Canada. Disclaimer: Me criticizing Poilievre doesn't mean I like...
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Raquel
Sep 7, 20223 min read
August 31st: International Overdose Awareness Day
What you can do on August 31st and beyond to get involved. International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is a global event that aims to...
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Raquel
Aug 11, 20223 min read
Harm Reduction Tips for Drug Use
General Tips for Safer Drug Use Avoid mixing different types of substances Check your substances if possible Don't use alone Don't share...
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Raquel
Jul 20, 20224 min read
How is Timmins, Ontario Responding to the Opioid Crisis?
Background Timmins is a northeastern city in Ontario with a population of around 42,000. The pandemic has caused mortality rates related...
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Raquel
Jun 29, 20228 min read
How Do We Respond to the Canadian Opioid Crisis?
Addressing the Canadian opioid crisis begins with harm reduction. Every aspect of our lives is relevant to the opioid crisis and must be...
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Raquel
Jun 15, 202210 min read
It's Time to Decriminalize Drugs in Canada
The catastrophic effects set in motion by the Canadian opioid epidemic will continue to disproportionately hurt those negatively affected...
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Raquel
Jun 11, 20225 min read
Naloxone and Overdoses
If you suspect someone is having an overdose, call 9-1-1 immediately. Risk Factors for Overdose Using alone – no one to intervene or call...
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Raquel
May 29, 20224 min read
The Power of Supervised Consumption Sites
Supervised consumption sites (SCS) may be referred to by various names (ex. Overdose prevention centers, supervised injection sites, etc)...
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Raquel
May 23, 20225 min read
What is Harm Reduction?
If you know me, you know how frustrated it makes me that we have evidence-informed harm reduction strategies that are not being used to...
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