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New research shows access to a safer supply in BC helped reduce overdose risk
March 9, 2022
Read moreThe increasingly toxic and unpredictable drug supply during COVID-19 led many people to seek prescription alternatives, referred to as prescribed safe supply, in order to
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Overdose prevention sites provide wide range of health benefits: new research
December 2, 2021
Read moreThe scaling-up of overdose prevention sites (OPS) in Vancouver beginning in December 2016 was associated with a range of health benefits, including an increase in
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Researchers to investigate vaccine uptake, efficacy and side effects in vulnerable urban populations
July 14, 2021
Read moreUrban centres across Canada are home to many vulnerable populations who are more at risk of acquiring SARS-CoV-2 and developing serious complications from COVID-19. The
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Shoppers Drug Mart steps up with UBC, BCCSU to improve addiction treatment and care
June 10, 2021
Read moreShoppers Drug Mart Inc (“Shoppers Drug Mart”) is stepping up to improve addiction treatment and care for all Canadians by supporting pharmacist training and education
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BC Centre on Substance Use statement on City of Vancouver decriminalization submission
May 11, 2021
Read moreThe BC Centre on Substance Use has signed onto an open letter in response to the City of Vancouver’s proposed submission to Health Canada on
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Brooks O, Bach P, Dong H, Milloy MJ, Fairbairn N, Kerr T, Hayashi K Crystal methamphetamine use subgroups and associated addiction care access and overdose risk in a Canadian urban setting Drug Alcohol Depend PubMed
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Hong R, Brar R, Fairbairn N Supporting self-isolation for COVID-19 with "risk mitigation" prescribing and housing supports for people who use drugs: a case report J Addict Med PubMed
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Xu K, Nolan S, Mihic T, Ti L Improving opioid stewardship programs through shared decision-making J Am Pharm Assoc PubMed
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Shearer D, Young S, Fairbairn N, Brar R Challenges with buprenorphine inductions in the context of the fentanyl overdose crisis: a case series Drug Alcohol Rev PubMed
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van Draanen J, Satti S, Morgan J, Gaudette L, Knight R, Ti L Using passive surveillance technology for overdose prevention: key ethical and implementation issues Drug Alcohol Rev PubMed
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