Ontario Harm Reduction Distribution Program
OHRDP provides harm reduction materials for people who use injection drugs including cookers, alcohol swabs, tourniquets, acidifier, sterile water and filters. Studies show that the sharing of drug preparation equipment is a vector for the transmission of blood borne pathogens including HIV and hepatitis C. The distribution of sterile, single use equipment, is used as an intervention to decrease the transmission of disease and risk taking behaviours, and increase positive health outcomes. OHRDP offers education, learning opportunities, knowledge transfer, current literature and evidence based research to support the people working tirelessly in the field to make a difference, to stop the spread of disease, and to increase the quality of life for those living with substance use challenges.
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Ontario Needle Exchange Programs: Best Practice Recommendations
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Understanding Addiction Book
Understanding Addiction A primer on drugs, drug use and drug dependence was written by Ron Shore, Director of the Street Health Centre and OHRDP. This book was made possible through the financial assistance of the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Hepatitis C Secretariat.
... a very well conceived compendium of essential knowledge on addiction. I'm sure many will find it a highly practicable guide. Congratulations!"—Gabor Maté
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