Canadians with substance abuse issues have the opportunity to receive free weed wherever the Cannabis Substitution Program (CSP) is set up. Volunteer groups in Canada have set up a peer-run cannabis donation program initiated as a harm reduction approach to support people who use illicit drugs such as opioids.
The Cannabis Substitution Program Attracts Large Crowds Weekly
Image via East Coast CPS on Facebook
The approach has been a hit every week in London, Ontario, regardless of the church location. Volunteers, tables, and packed canna-goods attract lineups that congest sidewalks for blocks. The group sets up at different churches every Tuesday.
The Cannabis Substitution Program has been operational since April 2021. Volunteers in each established program commit approximately two hours per week. It has faced scrutiny at times, but they maintain the legal cannabis push.
Ontario organizers caught wind of successful cannabis substitution projects in British Columbia and Nova Scotia, where cities like Vancouver and Halifax still continue to face an opioid epidemic. London volunteers wasted no time collaborating with Impact Church to make some moves. Together they aim to help lessen negative impacts on people suffering in the cycle of drug and alcohol abuse.
Each Kit Comes Stocked with THC Edibles, a Roll-Your-Own Joint Kit, and More
Image Via CSP Web
Each kit comes stocked with THC capsules, cannabis gummies, and a roll-your-own joint kit. Additionally, it contains chocolate, a meatloaf slider, and cookie edibles. Items may vary each time.
Cannabis & Opioids
They emphasize that edibles with as much as 100mg of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), or “high-dose” amounts, can either help treat or replace opioids and other hard drug use. Though many experts say there is no evidence of this, there has been various studies suggesting that marijuana may possibly have a positive impact on those with substance abuse issues.
In London, Vancouver, and Halifax, the cannabis is donated or paid for by private citizens and participating retailers. While cannabis may not present as the ultimate cure to the opioid epidemic, plenty of substantial research continues weighing its pros and cons. Similarly, a recent Vancouver-based study found that psychedelic use helps lower opioid consumption.
An advanced study completed on Cannabis Substitution Programs is available at solidvictoria.org. Statistics and facts have been compiled by SOLID Outreach Victoria BC, The University of Victoria, and the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research.
Cannabis Substitution Program Expansion
Manitoba could be seeing their own Cannabis Substitution Program soon as well. Committed London volunteers, like Mary McCarty, plan to move and get the cookie dough rolling in Winnipeg.
London’s fast approach is beginning to focus on a permanent storefront location that can provide ease of access to those who simply can’t afford other retail products.
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