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Overdose Prevention

Posted on: May 7th, 2015 by Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council

NEW Research from Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council The Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council is pleased to provide new research featuring people who consume unregulated drugs and lack stable housing.  Highlighting the intersection of multiple opportunities for improving both individual and community health, safety, and well-being, the evidence and local findings suggest immediate and cost-effective […]

Eyes Wide Open

Posted on: June 18th, 2015 by Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council

Canada and the U.S.A. lead the world in per capita opioid consumption, but is that the gold medal Canadians are seeking? The spike in opioid prescriptions has led to accidental overdoses becoming a leading cause of unintentional death, a concurrent rise in addiction, a risk factor for crime and victimization and a significant socio-economic burden. […]