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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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Cheyenne Johnson appointed Executive Director at BC Centre on Substance Use
April 19, 2021
Read moreCheyenne Johnson has been appointed Executive Director of the BC Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU). Ms. Johnson was selected following a recruitment process led by
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New resources to support pregnant people who use substances
March 9, 2021
Read moreNew clinical resources are available to better support British Columbians during pregnancy, while reducing harms related to substance use. The British Columbia Centre on Substance
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Socías ME, Grant C, Hayashi K, Bardwell G, Kennedy MC, Milloy MJ, Kerr T The use of diverted pharmaceutical opioids is associated with reduced risk of fentanyl exposure among people using unregulated drugs in Vancouver, Canada Drug Alcohol Depend Link
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Argento E, Christie D, Mackay L, Callon C, Walsh Z Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy after COVID-19: the therapeutic uses of psilocybin and MDMA for pandemic-related mental health problems Front Psychiatry PubMed
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Hayashi K, Wood E, Dong H, Buxton J, Fairbairn N, DeBeck K, Milloy MJ, Kerr T Awareness of fentanyl exposure and the associated overdose risks among people who inject drugs in a Canadian setting Drug Alcohol Rev PubMed
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Jaffe K, Nosova E, Maher L, Hayashi K, Milloy MJ, Richardson L Income generation and the patterning of substance use: a gender-based analysis Drug Alcohol Depend PubMed
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Parmar G, Hayashi K, Nolan S, Milloy MJ, DeBeck K, Shulha H, Kerr T, Ti L Non-medical prescription opioid use and in-hospital illicit drug use among people who use drugs Drug Alcohol Rev PubMed
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