Safer Use Tips
What is one thing you can do to reduce the risk of overdose when using drugs?
Use with others, carry naloxone, start with a small dose, avoid mixing substances, etc.
What is the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act in Canada?
A law that protects people from legal consequences when calling 911 during an overdose.
What is one way to reduce the risk of infections when injecting drugs?
Use new needles, sterile water, and clean injection sites.
What is one way to support a friend who is using drugs?
Carry naloxone, listen without judgment, or help them access harm reduction supplies.
True or False: Reusing or sharing needles is safe if you clean them with bleach.
False.
True or False: Police can arrest you for carrying naloxone.
False.
True or False: STBBIs can be transmitted through sharing needles.
True.
True or False: Harm reduction programs enable drug use and increase crime rates in communities.
False.
What is the purpose of using a filter when preparing drugs for injection?
To remove particles that could cause harm to the body.
What is one thing you can do if you feel treated unfairly by a service provider?
File a complaint, ask to speak to a supervisor, or contact an advocacy organization.
What is the name of the medication that can prevent HIV infection when taken regularly?
PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)
What is one way to get involved in harm reduction advocacy?
Join a peer support group, volunteer with a harm reduction organization, or share your story.
Name one way to reduce harm when smoking drugs.
Use a new pipe, avoid sharing pipes, or use a mouthpiece to reduce burns and infections.
What is the purpose of supervised consumption sites?
To provide a safe space for people to use drugs under medical supervision, reducing overdose risk and connecting them to services.
What is one way to take care of your mental health while using substances?
Connect with supportive people, practice self-care, or seek counseling.
What is the primary goal of harm reduction?
To reduce the negative consequences associated with drug use and other behaviors without requiring abstinence.
What harm reduction tool can be used to test drugs for the presence of fentanyl?
Fentanyl test strips
Name one harm reduction program available in Manitoba.
Street Connections, Manitoba Harm Reduction Network, Sunshine House etc.
What is the purpose of using sterile water when preparing drugs for injection?
To reduce the risk of infections and abscesses.
What is the name of the program that provides free naloxone kits in Manitoba?
Take Home Naloxone Program