For each study and point of analysis, we plan to develop a range of relevant KT materials including semi-annual progress reports and presentations for the funder (CIHR) and relevant stakeholders, public-facing reports, infographics, and webinars, conference presentations, and academic peer-reviewed manuscripts. We will also conduct an overall 5-year integrated report and academic manuscript outlining the key findings of the decriminalization evaluation. For all KT materials and outputs, we will work closely with our CRISM network and collaborators to disseminate findings and policy implications.
Research Snapshots
Study findings highlight problems with British Columbia’s 2.5-gram decriminalization threshold for illegal drugs
Ali, F., Russell, C., Greer, A., Bonn, M.,.Werb, D., & Rehm, J.
Publications and Reports
Characterizing changes to harm reduction site operations in British Columbia following the implementation of the decriminalization of drugs: Findings from a provincial survey. Ali, F. , Russell, C., Law, J., Imtiaz, S., Budau, J., Shahin, R., MacKinnon, L., Griffith, S., Patenaude, S., Xavier, J., Rhem, J.
Examining opioid agonist treatment (OAT) site operations and early signals of change in the first year of British Columbia’s drug decriminalization policy: Insights from a provincial survey.
Russell,C., Law, J., Hodgson, K., Mackinnon, L., Shahin, R., Crichlow, F., Patenaude, S., Imtiaz, S., Rhem, J., Ali, F.
Perceptions and experiences with police among people who use drugs in the initial year of British Columbia's decriminalization of illegal drugs policy. Russell,C., Bardwell, G., Bonn, M., Boyd, J., Hyshka, E., Rehm, J, and Ali, F.
Experiences of stigmatization among people who use drugs in the initial year of British Columbia’s drug decriminalization policy: A qualitative study. Ali, F., Russell, C., Torres-Salbach, S., Lo, M., Bonn, M., Bardwell, G., Budau, J., Hyshka, E., and Rehm, J.
Unpacking the Effects of Decriminalization: Understanding Drug Use Experiences and Risks among Individuals Who Use Drugs in British Columbia. Ali, F., Russell, C., Lo, M., Bonn, M., Bardwell, G., Boyd, J., Hyshka, E., Rehm, J.
The Decriminalization of Illicit Drugs Policy in British Columbia: A National Evaluation Protocol. Russell, C., Ali, F., Imtiaz, S., Butler, A., Greer, A., Rehm, J., and The Decriminalization Evaluation Research Group
Navigating the nexus between British Columbia’s public consumption and decriminalization policies of illegal drugs. Ali, F.; Law, J.; Russell, C.; Crépault, J.F., Castel-Branco Goulão, J., Lock, K., Rehm, J.
“2.5 g, I could do that before noon”: a qualitative study on people who use drugs’ perspectives on the impacts of British Columbia’s decriminalization of illegal drugs threshold limit. Ali, F., Russell, C., Greer, A.,Bonn, M.,.Werb, D., & Rehm, J.
Progress Report Summaries
Survey on Decriminalization of Illicit Drugs in British ColumbiaSpring 2024
Survey on Decriminalization of Illicit Drugs in British Columbia Spring 2025
Operating Grant: Evaluation of the British Columbia Exemption to Allow for Personal Possession of Small Amounts of Illegal Drugs.
Oct 2024
Operating Grant: Evaluation of the British Columbia Exemption to Allow for Personal Possession of Small Amounts of Illegal Drugs.
April 2023
What we heard: Evaluation of the British Columbia Exemption to Allow for Personal Possession of Small Amounts of Illegal Drugs: Semi-annual Meeting.
May 2024
What we heard: Evaluation of the British Columbia Exemption to Allow for Personal Possession of Small Amounts of Illegal Drugs: Semi-annual Meeting.
Nov 2023
Compte Rendu: Évaluation de l’exemption en Colombie-Britannique visant la possession personnelle de petites quantités de drogues illicites : Réunion semestrielle.
Nov 2023
Knowledge Translation Materials
Decriminalization Evaluation: Year 1 Progress of the Decriminalization of Illegal Drugs in British Columbia: Qualitative Interviews with Harm Reduction and Opioid Agonist Treatment Providers: Changes to Service Operations and Delivery
Decriminalization Evaluation: Year 1 Progress of the Decriminalization of Illegal Drugs in British Columbia: Harm Reduction Site Operations
Decriminalization Evaluation: Year 1 Progress of the Decriminalization of Illegal Drugs in British Columbia: OAT
Decriminalization Evaluation: Year 1 Progress and Results of the Decriminalization of Illegal Drugs in British Columbia Summary
Decriminalization Evaluation: Year 1 Qualitative Interviews with PWUD: Perceptions and Experiences with Police
Decriminalization Evaluation: Year 1 Qualitative Interviews with PWUD: Substance Use and Related Risks
Decriminalization Evaluation: Year 1 Qualitative Interviews with PWUD: Experiences and Perceptions of Stigma
Decriminalization Evaluation: Year 1
Progress of the Decriminalization of Illegal Drugs in British Columbia: Public Opinion PollDecriminalization Evaluation: Year 1 Progress of the Decriminalization of Illegal Drugs in British Columbia: Public Opinion Poll