Naloxone Information for Workers
This resources is a community overdose prevention and education (COPE) resource for frontline harm reduction workers that describes what naloxone
The Power of Words – Alcohol and Other Drug Conversations: Project Summary
Stigma towards people who use alcohol and other drugs is a real and harmful problem. It can make people feel unwelcome and unsafe, stopping them from seeking the support they need. This can negatively impact health, wellbeing, employment and social outcomes – and in some cases, lead to preventable deaths. The Power of Words: Having […]
The Power of Words – Alcohol and Other Drug Conversations: Application Guide
Professionals, families, and community members can help reduce the stigma faced by people who use alcohol and other drugs by using inclusive, person‑first language. Stigma is a real and harmful barrier. It can make people feel unwelcome and unsafe, stopping them from seeking the support and services they need, and negatively affecting health, wellbeing, employment, […]
The Power of Words – Alcohol and Other Drug Conversations: Background Document
Professionals and community members can dramatically reduce alcohol and other drug stigma by rethinking how they speak and write about people who use or have used AOD, and by placing people – not their drug use – at the centre of communication. Stigma has real and harmful impacts. It can make people feel unsafe, discourage […]
The Power of Words – Alcohol and Other Drug Conversations: A Practical Guide
Professionals working in the health, education and justice sectors can dramatically reduce the impact of stigma by reconsidering how they think about people who use alcohol or other drugs (AOD) and choosing words that focus on people, rather than their AOD use. The right words can reduce stigma, which is a very real and complex […]
NSP Handbook for NSP Workers
This handbook is not a substitute for independent legal advice and users should obtain any appropriate legal advice relevant to their particular circumstances.
Safer Using Series – Cutting Down, Getting Off
There are things you can do that will help if you want to make changes to your drug use.
Safer Using Series – Methadone and Suboxone
Methadone and Suboxone® are medications that can be given to people who want to stop or reduce using drugs like heroin, oxycodone, morphine or codeine.
Safer Using Series – Using and the Law
If you use drugs, it’s important to know about drug laws and your rights.
Safer Using Series – Safer Sex
This resource is part of the Safer Using Series and provides information including contacts for further information and support.