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10
Feb
More than 2,200 British Columbians lost to illicit drugs in 2021
Read moreOn Wednesday, February 9, the BC Coroners Service released its report on illicit drug poisoning deaths in 2021. At least 2,224 British Columbians died in
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07
Feb
LOUD in the ED: Stopping the revolving door
Read moreEvery day in emergency departments across the province, someone who uses opioids is discharged without ever being offered treatment or care. As a result, the
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13
Jan
Q & A with Dr. Lindsey Richardson
Read moreCanada Research Chairs (CRC) are some of the world’s brightest scholars and scientists who contribute to new discoveries and help us make sense of the
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07
Jan
Substance Use Nursing in Rural Contexts
Read moreHarms associated with substance use and the toxic drug supply affect all parts of the country. However, clinicians working in rural areas face different circumstances
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30
Nov
Peer Advocacy Navigators
Read moreSeeking help for opioid use can be confusing, frustrating, and, ultimately, defeating. Nobody knows that better than Laura Shaver and Reija Jean, who are Peer
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27
Sep
Support Line for Clinicians Can Save Lives
Read moreIt’s a common scenario many clinicians face: an individual shares challenges they’ve been having with substances. Maybe they’ve increased their alcohol consumption to manage stress,
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