Substance Knowledge
This synthetic opioid analgesic is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine and is commonly involved in unintentional overdoses due to its inclusion in illicit drugs
What is Fentanyl
To reduce the risk of HIV and hepatitis transmission, people who inject drugs are encouraged to use sterile equipment and follow this principle.
What is never share gear/needles
Opioids can cause overdose by suppressing this system in the body, leading to fatal consequences if untreated.
What is the respiratory system
In 2003, this Canadian city became the first in North America to establish a legally sanctioned supervised injection site, which has been credited with reducing overdose deaths
What is Vancouver
This neurotransmitter is primarily affected by stimulants like cocaine and methamphetamine, leading to heightened feelings of pleasure and energy
What is dopamine
This harm reduction practice involves using water to dissolve drugs before injecting them to prevent vein damage and infections.
What is diluting the drug or safer injecting techniques?
In response to the opioid crisis, Health Canada made this life-saving drug available without a prescription nationwide in 2016.
What is naloxone/narcan
This Canadian province decriminalized the possession of small amounts of opioids, methamphetamine, and cocaine for personal use in January 2023 as part of a three-year pilot program.
This type of drug, such as GHB or Rohypnol, is often referred to as a 'date rape drug' due to its sedative effects and ability to impair memory.
What are depressants or club drugs
This type of program offers medical supervision, sterile injection equipment, and overdose prevention, but remains controversial in many regions.
What is safe consumption sites
When naloxone is administered intramuscularly, the standard recommended dose in milligrams is this.
What is 0.4mg
This 2017 federal law allows individuals to call 911 during an overdose without fear of drug possession charges, promoting overdose reporting.
What is the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act
This depressant is the most commonly used addictive substance in the U.S and Canada?
What is alcohol
This device can be used to test substances for the presence of fentanyl.
What is fentanyl testing strips
The combination of opioids with this type of medication, commonly prescribed for anxiety or insomnia, significantly increases the risk of overdose.
What is benzodiazepines
This type of program, providing sterile needles and syringes, is legally supported across most provinces and is a key part of harm reduction efforts to prevent the spread of HIV and hepatitis C.
What is the needle exchange program
This psychoactive compound in magic mushrooms is known for its hallucinogenic properties.
What is psilocybin
This harm reduction approach involves teaching individuals how to properly rotate injection sites to avoid abscesses and vein damage
What is vein care
This term is used to describe the phenomenon where users develop a decreased response to drugs over time, which can paradoxically increase overdose risk when tolerance drops after a period of abstinence
What is tolerance
This is the date when SIS have to close down according to the Government of Ontario
What is March 31, 2025