Retired addiction/EAP counsellor, outreach worker. HCV Dragon Slayer. My blog: https://nitter.gq/t.co/Zlih6iZwKJ 🇨🇦
Niagara Region, Ontario
Joined June 2011
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Don Crocock retweeted
#HepBasics Being infected with hepatitis C (HCV) does not necessarily mean that liver disease will occur. #HepatitisC hepmag.com/basics/liver-heal…
Don Crocock retweeted
#HepBasics During the acute phase of hepatitis C, only a small number of people actually experience symptoms of infection. #HepatitisC hepmag.com/basics/liver-heal…
Don Crocock retweeted
If you’re struggling right now, hear this: Recovery is possible. No matter how far gone you feel.
Don’t quit before the miracle happens.
Guy F — 13 years
Don Crocock retweeted
WOW. I remember when I started posting about my experiences of overcoming gangs, addiction and homelessness I had 10 followers, and now I'm at 35k
Thanks to all the amazing people I've met over the years on here I appreciate your support, even the ones who disagree with me but keep it respectful.
Let's hit 40k!
Don Crocock retweeted
#HepBasics Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is curable. Hep C treatment is easier and shorter than ever before. #HepatitisC hepmag.com/basics/liver-heal…
Don Crocock retweeted
HCV diagnostics fact sheet: treatmentactiongroup.org/pub…
HCV genotypes fact sheet:
treatmentactiongroup.org/pub…
Don Crocock retweeted
Fantastic to see the UK’s first drug consumption room finally open its doors in Glasgow. Congratulations to all those who worked so hard to make this happen. As the experience from more than 200 drug consumption rooms around the world shows, The Thistle will undoubtedly save many lives: theguardian.com/society/2025…
Don Crocock retweeted
🎶On the tenth day of Harm Reduction, Sanguen gave to me: ten Hep C tests! Preventing Hep C and other infections is a foundational pillar for us. Harm reduction helps to prevent infections and keep everyone healthier. It saves money and resources too! #winwin #HarmReductionWorks
Don Crocock retweeted
#HepBasics Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is curable. Hep C treatment is easier and shorter than ever before. #HepatitisC hepmag.com/basics/liver-heal…
Don Crocock retweeted
“The government intentionally ignored internal advice provided to them by staff, legal counsel, and decades of independent evaluations, showing the high value of consumption and treatment service sites.”
kitchener.citynews.ca/2024/1…
Don Crocock retweeted
Three things you did not know about drug use and hepatitis.
Learn more in the hepatitis chapter in the Global State of Harm Reduction 2024 report. tinyurl.com/GSHR2024
Don Crocock retweeted
NEW: Internal government documents reveal the human cost of closing supervised consumption sites.
The Ford gov't was warned its policies could lead to increased ER use, overdose and death along with increased visibility of discarded needles.
globalnews.ca/news/10868065/…
#onpoli
Don Crocock retweeted
His memory will continue to inspire those who knew him to continue the fight against the extinction of this incredible, critically endangered species.
Read more: bit.ly/3NHY3Xp
Don Crocock retweeted
Today, 71 health organizations sent a letter to @SylviaJonesMPP and @MichaelTibollo asking them to reverse their decision to close supervised consumption sites and restrict harm reduction services.
Read it here: actionhepatitiscanada.ca/upl…
Don Crocock retweeted
“Right now, there’s this huge feeling of impending loss. There’s anticipatory grief. People are feeling abandoned because, despite the ongoing crisis, we’re talking about closing a site,”
- Violet Umanetz, Director, @SanguenOutreach
kitchener.citynews.ca/2024/1…
Province's forced closure of #overdose #prevention services already impacting clients, community.
Guelph #CTS c/o @GuelphToday
Read: guelphtoday.com/local-news/i…
Kitchener, Guelph #CTS c/o @PickelPressCTV
Watch: kitchener.ctvnews.ca/guelph-…
Don Crocock retweeted
Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay.
A #mentalhealth crisis can look different for everyone and, that can include thinking about harming yourself or ending your life.
You don't have to deal with these feelings alone.
⬇️Here are some resources to help:
camh.ca/en/no-one-left-behin…
Don Crocock retweeted
I last used heroin in 2013. I overdoses. If I hadn’t been at Insite, I would have died. I got sober, got married, and had three kids. Ask my family if closing supervised consumption sites is a good idea, by @guyfelicella thestar.com/opinion/contribu… via @TorontoStar #HarmReduction
Don Crocock retweeted
Opening safe consumption sites was an evidence-based decision. Closing them was purely ideological.
The St. Catharines site has not seen any deaths, but it has saved hundreds of lives from overdose.
Without it, police, EMS, and ERs would be strained significantly. #onpoli
Closing supervised consumption sites "is a death sentence for people who use substance use," RNAO CEO @DorisGrinspun tells @farwell_WR.
"It is a policy that is not a well thought-out idea...and will cause a havoc."
#onpoli @rpintornao
Don Crocock retweeted
I hesitate to comment before official details are announced, but Minister of Health Sylvia Jones seems poised to announce a devastating policy change that - if implemented - will potentially defund many of the supervised consumption sites in Ontario. 🧵thestar.com/news/gta/ford-go…
