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Toward the Heart
The Toward the Heart website has a ton of information on Narcan and other harm reduction strategies. You can find places where you can get Narcan training (remember that you can contact an Shaun at Bonfire (778-928-3458) to train you in Narcan) or just to learn more about how you can be prepared to save a life in the event of an overdose.
MAPS Canada
"The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) Canada envisions a world where psychedelics and marijuana are safely and legally available for beneficial uses, and where research is governed by rigorous scientific evaluation of their risks and benefits. MAPS Canada envisions global education based on science and cultural reintegration for the beneficial uses of psychedelics and marijuana. MAPS Canada furthers its mission by {p}roviding evidence-based, honest public education about the risks and benefits of psychedelics... {s}upporting scientific research into many aspects of psychedelics including treatments for medical conditions, neuroscience, creativity and spirituality... {p}lanning, conducting, and publishing scientific research of psychedelic medicines...{d}eveloping psychedelics into prescription medicines... {t}raining psychedelic psychotherapists and working to establish a network of treatment centers that can provide this service in the context of professional best practices." -from the MAPS Canada Website
SMART Recovery Online Community
Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada
Bruce Alexander
Bruce Alexander and his colleagues developed the revolutionary "Rat Park" study, which elucidated the link between a lack of alternative reinforcers and substance misuse. This research has since been replicated in numerous studies with both humans and animals, and Alexander has expanded on his ideas in the essential The Globalization of Addiction.
Narcotics Anonymous
A number of people access Narcotics Anonymous and other 12-Step Programs to offer spiritual support and other resources, as they work on improving their quality of life in regards to their substance use. Check out this website for meetings, contact info, and other useful resources from this abstinence-based program.