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14
Jul
Researchers launch study into COVID-19 vaccine uptake and efficacy in vulnerable urban populations
Read moreFor many people experiencing homelessness and poverty, the impacts of COVID-19 have amplified the health and social harms they face every day. This is especially
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24
Jun
Seeing Beyond the Behaviour
Read moreFor Meaghan Thumath, looking beyond someone’s substance use and understanding the root cause is key in providing care for people experiencing addiction. “I really grew
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22
Jun
2021 BC Substance Use Conference Awards
Read moreEvery year, the BC Centre on Substance Use brings together stakeholders from across the province for its annual conference. In addition to sharing the latest
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31
May
Letter to The City of Vancouver Decriminalization Working Group Oversight Committee
Read moreThe following is letter sent to The City of Vancouver Decriminalization Working Group Oversight Committee following the submission to Health Canada to request an exemption
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27
May
Q & A with Dr. Danya Fast
Read moreThis month, we chatted with Dr. Danya Fast, a Research Scientist at the BC Centre on Substance Use and an Assistant Professor in the Department
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25
May
Why peer overdose response workers deserve more
Read moreFive years into the public health emergency, the emotional and psychological burden carried by those responding to overdoses becomes heavier with each day. Overdose responders
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