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Youth suicide and self-harm by medications in BC: The role of means restriction

Means restriction is an evidence-based intervention that limits access to lethal means of suicide and serious self-harm. These interventions can form part of a comprehensive mental health and well-being strategy, which... Read More

Electric micromobility devices: Balancing safety with sustainability

Electric micromobility devices, also called e-micromobility devices, including electric kick scooters (e-scooters) and electric bicycles (e-bikes) are economical, eco-friendly forms of active transportation. However,... Read More

Human health implications following detection of oxycodone in mussels collected in Washington State

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, in collaboration with the Center for Urban Waters (University of Washington Tacoma), reported detecting contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) in transplanted mussels... Read More

The physician’s role in harm reduction

As respected leaders, physicians are well positioned to address community concerns with evidence and to advocate for harm reduction to reduce health inequities and improve the health of marginalized populations across... Read More