I Dare You to Drink the Vinegar

Harm reduction is not new to nursing. A harm reduction perspective is key in positioning nurses in a compassionate, relational space that breaks down stigma related to substance use.  Reducing Stigma of Drug Use  The central principle of harm reduction is the recognition that some substance use within any society is normal, meaning there will always be some people using some substances for various purposes.  This goal is relevant to individuals using drugs because currently many cultures and societies view substance use, especially use of illegal substances or misuse of prescription substances, as morally wrong and stigmatize those individuals who choose to engage in their use.  The goal of reducing stigma involves actively countering social exclusion and stigma of substance use and substance users.  Further, work towards this goal places an emphasis on promoting and supporting community mobilization, as seen in organizations like VANDU. The individual drug user is able to become part

I sit at home a lot waiting to be called in for overtime. I wish someone would make a comprehensive website for the purpose of addictions counselling in the Vancouver area...or maybe throughout all major cities in Canada. I feel like the city of Vancouver doesn't have a good way to access resources. Is someone going to address this almost insurmountable gap?  Vancouver Child and Family Services Youth Detox love, Michelle d.

It's July 1st. It's Kelly's 27th birthday and...I lost the will to complete whatever I intended to write in this blog entry. The magic was lost. Peace, Michelle D.