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APPROVISIONNEMENT PLUS SECURITAIRE [1 record]

Record 1 2026-03-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Drugs and Drug Addiction
  • Medication
CONT

A safer supply refers to providing prescribed medications as a safer alternative to the toxic illegal drug supply to people who are at high risk of overdose. Safer supply services can help prevent overdoses, save lives, and connect people who use drugs to other health and social services.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Drogues et toxicomanie
  • Médicaments
CONT

L'approvisionnement plus sécuritaire consiste à fournir des médicaments prescrits comme solution de rechange plus sécuritaire aux drogues illégales toxiques à ceux qui présentent un risque élevé de surdose. Ces services peuvent contribuer à prévenir les surdoses, à sauver des vies et à mettre les personnes qui consomment des drogues en contact avec d'autres services sociaux et de santé.

Spanish

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