Harm Reduction

Question 1

Prohibition

Answer 1

the criminalization of drugs leads to increasingly potent drugs, violence, over-incarceration, and human rights abuses.

Question 2

Factors that contribute to the overdose crisis in Canada

Answer 2

1. ) Lack of access to safe drug supply and pain treatment options.
2. ) Lack of shelter, employment & mental health support.
3. ) Stigma, discrimination, & social inequality.

Question 3

Harm Reduction

Answer 3

Evidence based approach that aims to reduce the negative health, social and economic consequences related to drug use.

Question 4

Dignity & Social Justice

Answer 4

Non-judgement support of people where they are.

Question 5

Language & Social Stigma

Answer 5

When talking about people who use drugs use “people-first” language.

Question 6

Public Health Policy Examples

Answer 6

• Good Samaritan policies.
• Harm Reduction.
• Decriminalization.
• Legalization.

Question 7

Decriminalization

Answer 7

Ex: portugal.

• leads to reduced problematic drug use, addiction rates, drug overdoses, disease, crime and incarceration rates.

Question 8

Good Samaritan Act

Answer 8

Provides some legal protection for people who experience or witness an overdose and call 911 for help.

Question 9

Consumption and Treatment Services

Answer 9

CTS includes:

• More barriers.
• Capped number of safe- injection sites.
• Safe-injection sites must be 600 meters from public spaces.