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E-Newsletter 11. 05. 2018

Make sure you don't miss this week's e-newsletter, found here. The e-newsletter provides information on the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act, upcoming trainings, volunteer opportunities, and a chance to see the Drug Strategy Coordinator live on The Morning Show.

E-Newsletter 10. 30. 2018

Have you been keeping up with the recent changes in your local community from cannabis legalization? If not, we have a list of recent news articles and resources that might interest to you! Check out our recent E-newsletter for more information.

Naloxone Resistant Fentanyl – caution needed about reports

The Ontario HIV and Substance Use Training Program (OHSUTP) has recently put out a media release in response to recent media reports in Ontario that have raised concerns and questions about ‘naloxone resistant fentanyl’.Should we be concerned? Probably not. Read the...

Medical Marijuana: A Personal Reflection on Equity and Access

The following blog post was written by Samantha Luke, a Trent Nursing Student completing her placement with the HKLN Drug Strategy. In her post, Sam details the various events that took place at the the Central East Opening Doors Conference last week and provides a...

E-NEWSLETTER – 10. 16. 2018

Click here to check out our most recent E-Newsletter. Don't forget to register for one of the featured webinars and training videos!

ODPRN is seeking your input: Naloxone access in Ontario

The Ontario Drug Policy Research Network (ODPRN) has recently secured a four-year CIHR grant to conduct research on opioid use in Ontario. As part of this broader work, they are conducting a study on experiences of Naloxone access (including perceived barriers and...

Announcing the release of the HKLN Community Priorities Report 2018

The newly-renamed Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland (HKLN) Drug Strategy is pleased to release the results of a community survey involving 600+ residents and service providers in Haliburton County, the City of Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland County. The...