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Following up with the DULF about Health Canada’s rejection letter
Following up with the DULF about Health Canada’s rejection letter
Following up with the DULF about Health Canada’s rejection letter
Sunday 15th May 2022
Eris Nyx of DULF discusses Health Canada's rejection of their Section 56 exemption application for harm reduction and safe drug supply.
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Get the buttons here!DULF's Fight for Compassion: Health Canada’s Rejection Explained
I'm like, oh, if we want to support people, you know, then it's people- is a million dollars of illegal, illegal narcotics traffic. So so I don't think we would get arrested for doing anything, because at The End Of The Day, what we are doing is saving lives...
Ever wondered what happens when a community-driven initiative clashes with governmental regulations? In this episode of People First Radio, Eris Nyx, co-founder of the Drug User Liberation Front (DULF), shares her candid experience with Health Canada's rejection of their application for a Section 56 exemption to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. This exemption would have allowed DULF to legally run a compassion club, where methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin could be tested for safety, aiming to reduce harm among users.
Eris dives into the mission and vision of DULF, emphasizing the dire need for harm reduction strategies in Vancouver's downtown east side. She paints a vivid picture of how compassion clubs could transform public health by providing a safe supply of drugs and reducing the risks associated with unregulated substances. The episode also explores the broader implications of drug prohibition and the war on drugs, discussing how these policies impact vulnerable communities.
Nyx highlights the importance of research, collaboration, and empathy in tackling these issues. She passionately describes the power of community activism and solidarity in fighting for harm reduction, stating, 'what we are doing is saving lives'. Through her insights, listeners will gain a deeper understanding of why compassion clubs and harm reduction are crucial for the well-being of drug users. Tune in to hear about DULF's ongoing battle and the collective effort to bring compassion into public health.