as part of Safer Opioid Supply Programs Evaluation in Toronto, Ontario

Safer opioid supply programs in Canada have come under intense scrutiny related to the perceived risk of diversion of safer opioid supply medications. We sought to explore the experiences and perspectives of safer opioid supply medication diversion with clients of a safer opioid supply program in Toronto, Canada.

On August 20th, 2024, the Ontario provincial government announced new legislation that would force the closure of most of Ontario’s supervised consumption services. This ban was announced without presenting any supporting scientific, clinical, or public health evidence. This report, is intended to fill this gap. Read about the range of public health and safety impacts these sites provide for our community.

In this study, researchers examined people who inject drugs in Kyrgyzstan and compared those using "salts" with those who did not. They found that salt users engaged in riskier injection behaviours, were less likely to use syringe service programs, and may face higher risk for HIV and other blood-borne viruses.

as part of Systematic Reviews on Drug Policy

This systematic review assesses how sex and gender are considered in alcohol treatment research for youth, finding that most studies conflate these factors and rarely include trans or intersex participants, highlighting the need for more inclusive and precise research practices.

This study examines the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on people who use drugs (PWUD) in major Canadian cities, highlighting challenges in meeting basic needs, accessing harm reduction services, and maintaining treatment continuity, with implications for future public health preparedness.

as part of Systematic Reviews on Drug Policy

This study aims to assess the effectiveness and safety of different ART regimens among pregnant women living with HIV at preconception or during pregnancy.

as part of Safer Opioid Supply Programs Evaluation in Toronto, Ontario

This study explores a novel therapeutic approach combining behavioral therapy with non-opioid medication to manage chronic pain, showing improved pain relief, emotional well-being, and daily functioning in patients.

In this study, researchers examined financial vulnerability among people who inject drugs in Kyrgyzstan and its link to HIV risk behaviors. They found that greater housing and essential needs insecurity were associated with riskier injection practices, highlighting the importance of addressing financial vulnerability in the HIV response.

as part of Safer Opioid Supply Programs Evaluation in Toronto, Ontario

This study found that clients of safer opioid supply (SOS) programs in Toronto experienced fewer overdoses and reduced use of unregulated drugs. Participants also reported improved social outcomes, suggesting SOS programs may help mitigate overdose risks.

as part of Policy Impact Unit

This report analyzes the impact of the Cannabis Act on equity seeking groups and draws on best practices to develop a roadmap for cannabis equity in Canada, with the aim of informing the federal legislated review of the Cannabis Act.