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Drug Policy Reform

Pivot and the community's fight to keep Crosstown Clinic open

Learn how we helped save North America's first prescription heroin program with the aid of a courageous community who rallied around this life-saving service.
By Peter Kim Peter Kim | Jan 08, 2018 | Videos, Drug Policy Reform

Christine Harris on why Heroin Assisted Therapy could save lives

A heartfelt story from a mother whose son may have been alive today if clean heroin had been available as part of Heroin Assisted Therapy (HAT). Lindsey was using heroin at the age of 15. The family was told there was a six to nine month waiting list for help.
By Peter Kim Peter Kim | Jan 08, 2018 | Videos, Drug Policy Reform

Dr. Keith Ahamad on the evidence behind prescription heroin

It's controversial but it works. Heroin is legal for treating addiction in Switzerland, Denmark, Germany and the UK. The evidence shows Heroin Assisted Treatment (HAT) works, and can also reduce crime and human suffering. "It benefits everybody."
By Peter Kim Peter Kim | Jan 08, 2018 | Videos, Drug Policy Reform

Dave Murray on the life-changing nature of Heroin Assisted Treatment

Prescribing clean heroin helped turn Dave Murray's life around for the better. Learn how.
By Peter Kim Peter Kim | Jan 08, 2018 | Videos, Drug Policy Reform

Over 100,000 visits and zero fatalities at one overdose prevention site

After more than 100,000 visits there hasn't been a single fatality at one of Vancouver's first overdose prevention site
By Peter Kim Peter Kim | Dec 14, 2017 | Blog, Drug Policy Reform

Fentanyl Sentencing

Substance use is a health issue and should be treated as such
By Peter Kim Peter Kim | Dec 04, 2017 | Drug Policy Reform, Position Papers

Property Confiscation by Police

Harm reduction supplies save lives. Police should not be taking them away from people who use drugs.
By Peter Kim Peter Kim | Dec 04, 2017 | Criminalization and Policing, Drug Policy Reform, Position Papers

Police Attendance at Overdoses

People who call 911 should be free to do so without fear of arrest.
By Peter Kim Peter Kim | Dec 04, 2017 | Criminalization and Policing, Drug Policy Reform, Position Papers

Addiction and Harm Reduction Services

Government policy should be guided by research and facts, not fear and stigma
By Peter Kim Peter Kim | Dec 04, 2017 | Drug Policy Reform, Position Papers

Policing and Harm Reduction Efforts

Police should not stand in the way of life-saving harm reduction initiatives
By Peter Kim Peter Kim | Dec 04, 2017 | Criminalization and Policing, Drug Policy Reform, Position Papers
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Pivot Legal Society is located on stolen lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples. We are grateful to Indigenous Peoples for their continuous relationship with their lands and are committed to learning to work in solidarity as accomplices in shifting the colonial default. 

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