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= **__Toronto Drug Strategy __** =

There are four parts to the Toronto drug strategy which are; prevention, harm reduction, treatment and enforcement. All four parts are highly needed to have an effective substance abuse approach. "The vision of the Toronto Drug Strategy is for the improved quality of life of individuals, families, neighbourhoods and communities in Toronto by creating a society increasingly free of the range of harms associated with substance use" (Public Health).

=__Toronto Harm Reduction Task Force__=

The Toronto Harm Reduction Task Force focuses on informing the public of the on going issue of drug use, with the solution of harm reduction. The force involves a network of hundreds of people that provides speakers and workshops pertaing to front line workers and the public. According to the force, harm reduction is about social justice and not criminalizing the individual. The goal is to not only impact the drug user, but also within the communities. Available on their website is news about their upcoming events. The organization has been established since 1996, and they encourage people to join their momvement (Mellin Creative Services).

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