Since the overdose crisis started it seems like stimulant overdoses have been put on the back burner. What is a stimulant? A stimulant is a substance that makes you more alert, awake and energetic. Some examples of stimulants are: cocaine methamphetamines and most ADHD medications. When we think of overdoses we often associate it with […]
Drug Fact of the Week: What’s in a “Stem” Kit? Why?
By Harm Reduction Educators Steff Pinch and Marissa Martins Many community health centres that serve people who use drugs distribute harm reduction kits. One example of these kits are “stem” kits, also known as crack kits. These kits are available for free and are meant to give folks safe, sterile supplies to reduce infection transmission, […]
Drug Fact of the Week: Drug Checking Saves Lives
By Harm Reduction Educators Steff Pinch and Marissa Martins Current drug laws have created a high demand for substances with little oversight or quality control. When a controlled substance is bought, like alcohol, there are regulations and laws that make sure consumers know what they are taking. Labeling is required to tell people what kind […]