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Previous Issues

February 2009 [Web version]
Onsite's first year of operation; creating a culture of prevention in Vancouver; VANDU's 10th anniversary; an update on the City's supported employment project for people in recovery; harm reduction in Toronto; Mayor Gregor Robertson's first column; more...

September 2008 [Web version]
The City's supported employment project for people in recovery; the City of Vancouver Drug Policy Program's new podcasts; the results of crack-kit distribution study in Vancouver; more...

March 2008 [Web version]
A number of cities across Canada have implemented Four-Pillars style drug policy programs; the Collaboration for Change aims to improve lives; the first phase of the City of Vancouver's Supported Employment Project has ended; more..

June 2007 [Web version]
The Four Pillars Supported Employment Pilot Project aims to create a model for employing recovering drug users; Sky blue metal boxes sprinkled through the Downtown Eastside represent another way to collect used needles; SACY reaches out to school-aged teens who use drugs and alcohol; more....

February 2007 [Web version]
Aurora offers a fresh start for women dealing with addictions; Get Plugged In! prevention event focused on youth; Journey of recovery filled with light; more...

September 2006 [Web version]
Finding a place for everybody in community; Popular Four Pillars website gets a bright new look; Bus shelter ads spark interest in PEERS; more...

February 2005 [Web version | PDF version]
Canadian Addiction Survey; NAOMI set to go; Integrating stakeholders around crystal meth; Methamphetamine project relies on peers; Assessing our work: Coalition to give direction; more...

September 2004 [Web version | PDF version]
The latest on inhalation rooms; Peers enhance non-profit programs; Four Pillars Fund gains momentum; Vancouver Agreement recognized as leader; Roots of addiction conference; more...

June 2004 [Web version | PDF version]
Debunking the myths about treatment; problematic drug prevention strategy; four pillars approach for Victoria? Enforcement pillar laying the foundation; municipalities key to international harm reduction conference; more...

March 2004 [Web version | PDF version]
Clinical trial to test new treatment for heroin addicts; Methamphetamine response; Addictions redesign at VCH; Canada's Drug Strategy; more...

December 2003 [Web version | PDF version]
Injection site shows early signs of success; Forum Sparks Dialogue on Prevention; Mayor's Column; Focus on the Four Pillars.

October 2003 [Web version | PDF version]
Safe injection site opens; Four Pillars Fund; Mayor's Column; Focus on prevention.