Harm reduction in name, but not substance: a comparative analysis of current Canadian provincial and territorial policy frameworks

• Main Authors: Elaine Hyshka (Author), Jalene Anderson-Baron (Author), Kamagaju Karekezi (Author), Lynne Belle-Isle (Author), Richard Elliott (Author), Bernie Pauly (Author), Carol Strike (Author), Mark Asbridge (Author), Colleen Dell (Author), Keely McBride (Author), Andrew Hathaway (Author), T. Cameron Wild (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2017-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background In Canada, funding, administration, and delivery of health services-including those targeting people who use drugs-are primarily the responsibility of the provinces and territories. Access to harm reduction services varies across jurisdictions, possibly reflecting differences in...