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Harm Reduction Comes to Canada: The 1980s and 1990s
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This chapter examines the introduction of harm reduction practices to Canada during the 1980s and 1990s. Grassroots harm reduction programs such as safe injection sites and legal programs such as Methadone Maintenance Therapy (MMT) are discussed.
Contributors
Susan C. Boyd
Susan C. Boyd is a scholar/activist and distinguished professor at the University of Victoria. She has authored several articles and books on drug issues, including Busted: An Illustrated History of Drug Prohibition in Canada. She was a member of the federal Task Force on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation. She is a long-time activist who collaborates with groups that advocate for the end of drug prohibition and for the establishment of diverse services.