shame on Saskatchewan for this forcible addiction treatment law

"the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) have become vocal about their opposition to the law's implementation."

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/involuntary-addiction-treatment-now-legal-despite-medical-groups-warnings-9.7189731

#PWUD #PeopleWhoUseDrugs #SkPoli

keep your Naloxone and your buddies close, friends. 💔

Toronto health officials have reported an increase in opioid overdose deaths this week — reports from staff and clients say it's from a new batch of more powerful drugs circulating that are in a light green rock form.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-overdoses-9.7188284

#PWUD #PeopleWhoUseDrugs #HarmReduction #SCSSaveLives #Toronto

new *Opioid Use Disorder Guide for community members* from Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (https://www.slfnha.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/REVIEWED-DRAFT_OUD-Guide-Design-4-1.pdf) combines Indigenous knowledge and Western science:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/opioid-use-disorder-guide-slfnha-9.7187386

#PWUD #HarmReduction #Opioids #TwoEyedSeeing #Indigenous

the conservative government of Ontario plans on giving special constables the power to make *arrests* for using drugs on public transit.

“You don't solve these public health issues with more policing & law enforcement,” said Harini Sivalingam, CCLA equality director. “You solve them with care, housing, support , & community.”

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-transit-constables-arrest-drug-use-9.7186586

#PeopleWhoUseDrugs #PWUD #OnPoli #GO #TTC #OCTranspo #SCSSaveLives

hope it lives up to its promise.

"A Toronto non-profit says it's launched the province's first harm reduction program for adults with intellectual disabilities. ... Staff say what makes the program unique is that it's been co-created with people who have lived experience — known as lived experience associates — to ensure it's meeting the community's unique needs."

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/harm-reduction-people-with-disabilities-9.7131651

#HarmReduction #PWUD #PWID #Toronto

PSA for local people who use drugs: overly strong narcotics have been causing overdoses around Allan Gardens and Moss Park. they might be laced with medetomidine, a veterinary tranquilizer.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/unidentified-narcotic-causing-overdoses-9.7110340

#PWUD #HarmReduction

hey Torontonians who use drugs, here is an important safety PSA.

⚠️WARNING⚠️: There is fentanyl going around that looks **exactly** like crack and is extremely strong. People who smoke or share pipes or bowls are at serious risk of overdose.

let's keep each other safer, friends and neighbours ❤️

#Toronto #PWUD #Fentanyl #HarmReduction

hey Torontonians who use drugs, here is an important safety PSA.

⚠️WARNING⚠️: There is fentanyl going around that looks **exactly** like crack and is extremely strong. People who smoke or share pipes or bowls are at serious risk of overdose.

let's keep each other safer, friends and neighbours ❤️

#Toronto #PWUD #Fentanyl

hey, people who use drugs.

Medetomidine (also known as rhino tranq), intended for use only in animals, is being found in 80% of fentanyl samples tested by Toronto's Drug Checking Service lately

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/medetomidine-fentanyl-toxic-drug-supply-toronto-9.7083871

#SafeSupplyForAll #PWUD #Toronto #Fentanyl

for the other old fogeys on here: what a nang is, and why legalisation and regulation would reduce harm by creating a controlled market with safer products

https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/10-02-2026/is-new-zealands-nang-use-sizing-up

#NZ #DrugPolicy #PWUD