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Publication type: 
Training / Education Manual
Agency: 
HepCBC Hepatitis C Education and Prevention Society
Series: 
version 5
Date: 
2001-01-20
Pages: 
134
Collections: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users
Summary: 
A compilation of frequently asked questions regarding hepatitis C. Very comprehensive information on everything pertaining to hep c, from medical terminology to homeopathic remedies, herbal supplements, explanation of lab results and a section on co-infection with hepatitis b or HIV/AIDS
Keywords: 
Hepatitis C Education and Prevention Society; Hepatitis C; education program; peer support; treatment; harm reduction; risk behaviours; prevention; prison; tattoos; con-infection; cirrhosis; biopsy; vaccination; nutrition; alcohol; access to services; community supports; alternative therapies; biomedicine; activism; aboriginal health; health promotion

MOSAIC- an alternative resource for working with young people around drug use

Publication type: 
Training / Education Manual
Agency: 
MOSAIC
Sponsor: 
Dulwich Centre Publications
Date: 
1999-01
Pages: 
33
Collections: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users
Summary: 
MOSAIC is a resource developed for Australian social workers to provide alternative methods of dealing with drugs and youth. Includes a brief history of drug culture and workers attitudes; and "funky" alternative service suggestions to engage youth who use drugs and educate them on the dangers of drug use.
Keywords: 
drug use; educational program; discrimination; stigma; drug law reform; harm reduction; prevention; abstinence; peer support; community supports; alternative therapies; youth; support services; overdose deaths; drug-related crime

Healing Our Spirit BC Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Society- Building Research Capacity Project Final Report April, 2000

Publication type: 
Research Paper / Project Report
Agency: 
Healing Our Spirit BC Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Society
Sponsor: 
Health Canada
Date: 
2000-04
Pages: 
73
Collections: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users
Summary: 
A report on the Healing Our Spirit building research capacity project from April 2000. The report contains a background and rationale for the project, how research capacity was increased, challenges and successes, resources and research tools developed and finally, the next steps to obtaining funding and sustainability.
Keywords: 
Healing Our Spirit- BC Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Society; research; aboriginal; community-based research; health issues; support; prevention; stigma; legal; treatment; spirituality; human rights; health; surveillance; HIV/AIDS; aboriginal overrepresentation; risk behaviour; Inuit; Metis; First Nations; HIV/AIDS epidemic

VANDU Membership Brochure

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Agency: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users (VANDU)
Pages: 
2
Collections: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users
Summary: 
VANDU's membership brochure on the organization, it's mandate, functions, programs and harm reduction definition.
Keywords: 
VANDU; methadone; drug users; peer support; DTES; harm reduction; abstinence; abuse; community health; membership

Meeting Notice

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Agency: 
Downtown Eastside Strathcona Coalition
Sponsor: 
Strathcona Community Centre
Date: 
1998-05-05
Pages: 
2
Collections: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users
Summary: 
Invitation to a meeting on education and employment, housing, safety and security, and alcohol and drug use
Keywords: 
education; employment; housing; safety; security; alcohol; drugs

Substance Misuse in the Elderly- Recommended Responses for Continuing Care

Publication type: 
Policy Paper / Action Plan
Agency: 
Ministry of Health
Date: 
1989-06-01
Pages: 
18
Collections: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users
Summary: 
Recommended responses to the issues around substance misuse in the elderly, written for the Ministry of Health. Primary recommendation is to implement outreach services for the elderly that have been identified with alcohol and/or drug use problems. The report refers to the successful pilot program VISTA and provides cost savings and a budget for treatment programs in the existing health regions of BC.
Keywords: 
Ministry of Health; seniors; service delivery; action plan; alcohol use; substance abuse; Seniors Drug Action Program (SDAP); Victoria Innovative Seniors Treatment Agency(VISTA); bed blockers;

Towards Effective Drug Education

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Agency: 
Carnegie Community Centre
Sponsor: 
Carnegie Community Action Project
Date: 
2001-04
Pages: 
12
Collections: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users
Summary: 
A plain language pamphlet on the do's and don'ts of drug education for youth. Explains the concept of "just say no" and it's ineffectiveness in drug treatment programs over the last 20 years. Contains a letter from a mother to her son about experimenting with drugs and the associated health risks as a template for non-judgmental discussion with youth about using drugs.
Keywords: 
Carnegie Community Action Project (CCAP); drug use; educational program; abstinence; just say no; HIV/AIDS epidemic; harm reduction; youth; prison; incarceration(SP?)

Creative Planning Session for the City of Vancouver

Publication type: 
Policy Paper / Action Plan
Agency: 
Life Strategy Coach
Date: 
2001-07-06
Pages: 
14
Collections: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users
Summary: 
Community committee action plan to address the issue of lack of public washrooms and toilets in the DTES. VANDU volunteers did a survey of buildings on how they manage excrement and if they offer their washroom to the public. Developed a community plan for portable toilets to be monitored by VANDU volunteers in the alleys around the Carnegie Centre.
Keywords: 
City of Vancouver; DTES; public washrooms; drug use; addiction; community health; health risks; Carnegie Centre; needle exchange

" C- Change " Report of the enquiry into hepatitis c related discrimination

Publication type: 
Policy Paper / Action Plan
Agency: 
Anti-Discrimination Board of new South Wales
Date: 
2001-11
Pages: 
30
Collections: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users
Summary: 
The executive summary and the first part of the introduction to an Australian report on the enquiry into hepatitis c related discrimination in New South Wales, AUS. The parallel to discrimination and stigma of HIV/AIDS is drawn and topics discussed include why the report was done, health care settings, employment; family and culture, insurance; funeral services, and avenues for redress using complaint mechanisms in place for anti-discrimination issues.
Keywords: 
Australia; hepatitis c; discrimination; stigma; risk behaviours; transmission; access to treatment; harm reduction; injection drug use; education; employment; insurance; human rights; anti-discrimination legislation; culture and family; regional development;

Guide to Community Resources For Chemical Dependency Treatment

Publication type: 
Training / Education Manual
Agency: 
Vancouver General Hospital
Sponsor: 
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
Series: 
updated May 2007
Date: 
2007
Pages: 
14
Collections: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users
Summary: 
The May 2007 edition of a community resources handout package given to people with drug addictions featuring the chemical dependency services available in the community from the Chemical Dependency Resource Team at Vancouver General Hospital.
Keywords: 
Chemical Dependency Resource Team; Vancouver General Hospital (VGH); addictions; substance use; drug addiction; access to treatment; access to services; detox; community health; health services; social support; recovery; methadone; program guidelines

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