British Columbia Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU)

BCCSU is working to respond to dual public emergencies (COVID-19 and the ongoing opioid overdose crisis) through guidance, education and training, and other resources to support the COVID-19 response amongst people who use substances. Eligibility requirements include being at risk, suspected, or con...

Responsible for the training and clinical care guidance activities for all health care professionals in the province who are prescribing medications to treat opioid addiction including oral opioid agonist treatment (methadone, buprenorphine/naloxone, and slow-release oral morphine) and injectable op...

A multi-year investigation which, since 1996, has been following 1,500 injection drug users in lower mainland communities. Every six months, participants are tested for HIV and hepatitis C, and are interviewed about drug use patterns and practices, health status and access to health and social servi...