CSSDP Queen’s

Queen’s University chapter of Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy. Working to promote evidence based drug policy and harm reduction in Kingston & Canada.

[CSSDP Queen’s @CSSDPqueens]

Unfairly viewing the presence of harm reduction advocates on campus as a liability without considering the implications of their absence is a deeply concerning and shortsighted decision by the @RyeSU.

@CSSDPRyerson exists to prevent harm. It’s mandate is not controversial.

[Lindsay Lo @Lindsay_Lo_]

We are so lucky to have @AOBempah join us this Monday! Don’t miss out on what will be an amazing talk, all are welcome! Register for free here: https://t.co/YcVOlStlau

[CSSDP Queen’s @CSSDPqueens]

As always, QSUHRF events are free and open to everyone. Register here!

https://t.co/X2N9C9qjtG

[CSSDP Queen’s @CSSDPqueens]

After a year of conversations with amazing speakers, the final QSUHRF event is fast approaching! On May 3rd at 7pm, we’re excited to welcome Dr. Akwasi Owusu-Bempah (@AOBempah) for a discussion of cannabis legalization and youth contact with the criminal Justice system.

[Lindsay Lo @Lindsay_Lo_]

Tonight! Join us! sign up here: https://t.co/0x2YFU9HGt #Education #SubstanceUse #HarmReduction

[CSSDP Queen’s @CSSDPqueens]

The QSUHRF team is very excited to welcome Dr. Jeanette Bowles of the @drugpolicyctr to our March 22nd event for a discussion of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people who use drugs. As always, QSUHRF events are free and accessible to anyone. We hope to see you there!

[Canadian SSDP @CSSDP]

GOALS! @ZoeDodd has been named the Inaugural Community Scholar at @MAP_Health! The national CSSDP board congratulates Zoe and we couldn't be more thrilled her new position with the MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions. We love you Zoe, can't wait to see what you get up too!

[CSSDP Queen’s @CSSDPqueens]

If you’re planning on using alcohol this St. Patrick’s day, stay safe by limiting your social contacts and practicing harm reduction from home.

@QueensUBeWell @QCampusWellness

[ab @ahbeighs]

See you tonight! (& it’s not too late to sign up!) ⬇️⬇️⬇️

[CSSDP Queen’s @CSSDPqueens]

There is still time to register for tonight’s QSUHRF event, featuring @jennav5!

Sign up here: https://t.co/qvHBsnWgQR

[CSSDP Queen’s @CSSDPqueens]

On February 22nd, we’re incredibly excited to host @CSSDP strategic advisor and @CanopyGrowth Director of Patient Advocacy Dr. Jenna Valleriani (@jennav5) for a discussion of Dr. Valleriani’s research on access to cannabis in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. See you there!

[Lindsay Lo @Lindsay_Lo_]

@CSSDPqueens @CSSDP @CanopyGrowth @jennav5 Looking forward to it!

[Canadian Managed Alcohol Program Study (CMAPS) @CMAPStudy]

"In summary, MAPs have been shown to enhance housing stability, reduce acute and social alcohol-related harms, improve safety, and create opportunities for reconnection with families, communities, and healing."

[Lindsay Lo @Lindsay_Lo_]

Don’t miss this amazing talk by @jennav5 ... we are SO excited to have her!

[MB @matthew__bonn]

"Here, we discuss how the crisis has changed over the last 20 years and how the urgent responses we detailed are desperately needed." First lead author publication of 2021 with @AdamPalayew, @SofiaRB_88,@touesy, @tdbrothers, & @DrMtyndall via @JSADJournal.

🚨NewPublication🚨

[The Right to Remain @R2Rvancouver]

Save the date: R2R team members Dani Aiello and Tom deGrey will be be featured speakers on Queen’s University’s SNID panel discussion of mutual aid and the COVID-19 pandemic on Thursday, February 11th at 1:00pm EST. You can access the Zoom link here:

https://t.co/J6joKnohG8

[Lindsay Lo @Lindsay_Lo_]

This was such a great session! Lots of discussion on ending stigma towards substance use and how to implement harm reduction strategies.

[CSSDP Queen’s @CSSDPqueens]

QSUHRF is about to begin! We’re forward to seeing you all at 7:30.

[CSSDP Queen’s @CSSDPqueens]

There is still time to register for tonight’s QSUHRF event! Check out the link below:

[CSSDP Queen’s @CSSDPqueens]

Save the date! The Queen’s Substance Use and Harm Reduction Forum is thrilled to host Andrea Keller and Rich Tyo on January 25th at 7:00pm. We’re looking forward to this important discussion of addiction, stigma, psychedelic harm reduction and mental health.

[CSSDP Queen’s @CSSDPqueens]

Folks residing in Kingston, our unhoused neighbours are in need of urgent support: