“Nothing About Us Without Us”
The Canadian Association of People who Use Drugs (CAPUD) is a national organization that is comprised entirely of people who use(d) drugs, including our board and staff. One of our main purposes is to empower people who currently use drugs deemed illegal to survive and thrive, with their human rights respected and their voices heard. We envision a world where drugs are regulated and the people who use them are not criminalized. We are survivors of this war and we’ll continue to fight for policy reform that is based in evidence, understanding and compassion.
We didn’t start the war, but we will end it!
CAPUD is raising the voice of people who use(d) drugs throughout the policy making process at every level of government.
We strive to reduce oppressive societal conditions that people who use drugs face and emphasize the need for their direct involvement in public policy decision making. We focus on the strengths, talents, and merits of our membership as we build a better future for people who use drugs.
How to Spot Someone So They Never Have To Use Alone
This is the launch of an educational animation about spotting - an overdose prevention method done by phone or video call. This new resource from CAPUD is available in both official languages and provides a step by step guide about spotting. Also, check out the Comic Book Graphic of our spotting videos below!
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English Spotting Comic Book
French Spotting Comic Book
New and up and coming blog on CATIE
CATIE is one of our larger national harm reduction partners that help reduce sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, endocarditis, and more. This is a plain language summary written by our Program Matthew Bonn.
LINK AVAILABLE:
https://blog.catie.ca/?p=5247
PREFERRED CITATION:
Touesnard, Natasha, Patten, San, McCrindle, Jenn, Nurse, MIchael, Vanderschaeghe, Shay, Noel, Wyatt, Edward, Joshua, & Blanchet- Gagnon, Marie-Anik. (2021). Hear Us, See Us, Respect Us: Respecting the Expertise of People who Use Drugs (3.0). Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5514066
PREFERRED CITATION:
Thomas D. Brothers, Malcolm Leaman, Matthew Bonn, Dan Lewer, JacquelineAtkinson, John Fraser, Amy Gillis, Michael Gniewek, Leisha Hawker, Heather Hayman, Peter Jorna, David Martell, Tiffany O’Donnell, Helen Rivers-Bowerman, Leah Genge. Evaluation of an emergency safe supply drugs and managed alcohol program in COVID-19 isolation hotel shelters for people experiencing homelessness.medRxiv 2022.01.14.22269074; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.01.14.22269074
Resources
COVID-19 resources for people who use drugs
20 Canadians a day on average have died from opioid and fentanyl overdoses between 2016 and 2021
Source: Canadian government
Membership
Become a CAPUD Member
Are you someone who currently or formerly uses drugs? If so, and you want to get involved in advocacy, policy, and creating effective change, join our membership.
Stay tuned for upcoming opportunities!