B.C. drug decriminalization: a cautious step in the right direction
Contributed image On Jan 31, 2023, British Columbia began a three-year experiment in user-level drug decriminalization  Effective last week, an exemption from the...
Comment devrions-nous parler de la thérapie psychédélique dans le contexte du traitement de la santé mentale
Traduit en français par Erin Cannon, Courtney Legere, Alina Mehmeti Est-ce que nous voulons des lois qui encouragent la bienveillance Bien sûr Est-ce que, vu la croissance...
Support programs adapt to increased rates of addiction as a result of COVID-19
Substance abuse and addiction have escalated since the beginning of COVID-19, leading to an increase of people reaching out for help to multiple support groups in the...
How we should talk about psychedelic therapy in the context of mental health treatment
Do we want laws that promote goodness Yes Should mental health be a priority, especially given the increasing rates of addiction, anxiety and depression Also yes And if we find...
British Columbia’s new approach to drug use is a step in the right direction
The government of British Columbia has asked the federal government to make them exempt from certain provisions of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act This exemption would...
Kitchener receives twelve month exemption to open safe consumption site
On July 26, Kitchener received a federal exemption from Canadian drug law to open a safe consumption site in the downtown sector The exemption will last for a duration of 12...
Investigating the threat of Fentanyls
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid analgesic that is 50 to 100 times more powerful than morphine Like many opioids, the drug, with many variations of potency, has reached...
Enhancing focus and concentration with Klarity
A new energy supplement has been developed for students by third-year Wilfrid Laurier University student, Andrew Stubbs ‘Klarity’ is a Health Canada approved natural health...
Unsigned: Being young doesn’t provide alcohol immunity
In the university culture, drinking is an accepted reality of our lives A large number of students binge drink and it’s seen as acceptable for students to head to the bar every...