The Decriminalization of Drugs in British Columbia: A Step in the Right Direction for People with Drug Addictions? In British Columbia, since January 31st, 2023, it is no longer a criminal offence for adults to possess up to 2,5 grams of cocaine, methamphetamine and opioids. This change in legislation was made possible via an exemption from the Controlled Drugs and…

While Coronavirus has been a hot topic for the past few years, there’s yet another type of virus everyone should watch out for: the Hepatitis C virus (HCV). But, you shouldn’t be too worried! This one is not as easily transmitted as Coronavirus. However, HCV can still cause a non-symptomatic and long-lasting liver disease. In a small number of patients,…

Join ICRAS-CRISM to discuss the clinical management of prescription opioid use disorders! The OPTIMA Clinical Trial webinar series aims to bring together clinicians from all fields in a discussion on implementing and optimizing flexible models of care for opioid-related disorders. The regional roundtable, on December 15 at 12:00 pm EST, will be hosted by CRISM in collaboration with the CRISM…