After one year of operating our heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine compassion club, we have analyzed our data and presented preliminary findings here.

🚨PAPER RELEASE - LINK BELOW🚨 We present our third academic paper, a dive into the now-shuttered Compassion Club and Fulfillment Centre. What once stood as a safe haven, offering dignity and hope in a society bent on punishment, has been crushed under legal pressures and political scorn. In this paper you will see the Compassion Club wasn’t just about providing regulated access to substances. It was a place of resistance, where people could access community-regulated substances, avoid overdose, and reclaim some control over their lives. It was about more than health; it was about dignity, self-worth, and recognizing the humanity of those society so easily writes off. It was a rare space of connection, belonging, and purpose. But this research isn’t just a look back—it’s a call to action. It challenges the failed drug policies that led to this point and asks us to imagine a different future. It argues that compassion isn’t just a kind gesture; it’s a powerful force for change, one that can reshape lives and society. True care means recognizing that everyone, no matter their struggles, deserves respect and dignity. While the closure of the Compassion Club is a deep loss, it’s not the end of the story. This paper is a reminder of what was possible and a push to keep fighting for a better way—a world where care, not punishment, is the norm, and where we show up for one another when it matters most.

Update: We’ve Reached Our $150,000 Legal Aid Goal—What Comes Next?   Dear Supporters,   We are overjoyed to share the incredible news that, thanks to your unwavering support, we have officially reached our $150,000 legal aid fundraising goal! This achievement is a major milestone in our ongoing battle for justice, harm reduction, and the rights of drug users. Every donation, share, and expression of solidarity has made this possible, and we cannot thank you enough.   As many of you know, DULF’s co-founders, Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum, were each charged on May 31, 2024, with three counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking under Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). These charges are not just an attack on Eris and Jeremy but on our entire movement’s mission to end the overdose crisis in British Columbia, reduce dependence on the illicit drug supply, and reduce the harms caused by toxic street drugs. These legal battles are daunting. The charges carry serious consequences, including the possibility of life sentences or mandatory minimum jail time. But this fight is about more than just defending two individuals; it’s about advocating for the rights and dignity of drug users everywhere. We firmly believe that Eris and Jeremy’s Charter rights—particularly under Section 7, which guarantees life, liberty, and security of the person—have been violated by the criminalization of DULF’s lifesaving work. Beyond defending against these criminal charges, DULF is also bringing forward a constitutional challenge to Section 5(2) of the CDSA. We argue that this section of the law unjustly criminalizes access to a regulated drug supply—something we know is vital to addressing the overdose crisis. This challenge also asserts that the law discriminates against people with disabilities, as it disproportionately affects those with substance use disorders, forcing them to rely on dangerous, unregulated street drugs.   Reaching the $150,000 goal means that we can now cover the immediate legal expenses necessary to defend Eris and Jeremy, as well as support our constitutional challenge. But while this achievement is monumental, it’s just the beginning. As we move forward, 2025 will bring new legal hurdles. We will need to raise additional funds to cover the costs of expert witnesses, legal experts, continued representation, and other expenses tied to this case. Defending Eris and Jeremy in court and pursuing our challenge to the CDSA will require significant resources, and we anticipate that this fight will continue well into the next year. That’s why we’re asking for your continued support. Whether through donations, hosting fundraising events, or simply sharing our message with your networks, every action you take helps strengthen our movement. We’ve seen what we can achieve together already—now, let’s build on that momentum as we head into the next phase of this fight. Thank you for standing with us in solidarity, and for your ongoing dedication to the cause of harm reduction and justice. Together, we’re not just defending two people; we’re fighting for a future where drug policy is driven by compassion, not criminalization. In solidarity, The DULF Team

Watch today’s press conference here:

Toxic Drugs, Toxic Politics, Toxic Policy. October 15, 2024 - 11:00AM PST

RT @echelecabeza: #DULF | En medio de la crisis por sobredosis, el proyecto DULF (Drug User Liberation Front) @dulfbc en Canadá, surgió com…

Today DULF published its second peer reviewed academic paper on the Compassion Club and Fulfillment Centre model.

🚨CONTINUE TO STAND WITH ERIS & JEREMY 🚨 On July 30, 2024, Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum pled not guilty to all three charges under Section 5 (2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and elected to pursue justice in the British Columbia Supreme Court. In addition to their plea, they are refusing any and all plea bargains offered by the state - both because they are innocent, and because Canada’s regressive drug policies need to be challenged. This fight will take an incredible amount of time and resources! The Drug User Liberation Front is fundraising to support our criminal defence. We have set an initial goal of $150,000, but we know our defence will ultimately cost more than that. As part of our defence we will challenge the constitutionality of the CDSA as applied to our compassion club. We will demonstrate that, by prohibiting practical access to a safer supply of drugs, the CDSA violates s. 7 (life, liberty and security of the person) and s. 15 (equality) of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This constitutional challenge is a critically important opportunity to establish constitutional protections for safer supply as a harm reduction strategy in the face of this terrifying toxic drug crisis. It is clear that the politicians and bureaucrats will not protect the drug user community. Once again, we have to do it ourselves. We ask that you join us by donating to our legal fund. Together we can transform Canada’s dangerous drug policies in order to save lives. 🔗 Donate now and be part of the change! 🔗 DULF via Open Collective at: DULF via E-Transfer or PayPal at: druguserliberationfront@gmail.com

Your generous donations to DULF's Legal Defense have empowered our fight for justice and the rights of PWUD everywhere. Your support ensures we can continue challenging unjust policies and provide much-needed aid to DULF. Thank you for standing with us in this crucial battle.

UNITED, WE SOAR.

RT @TheTyee: Lawyers for the Vancouver-based compassion club @DULFBC argued last week why Health Canada should have helped it save lives du…

Today DULF will challenge Health Canada’s decision to reject our application for a section 56 exemption to the Controlled Drugs and Substances act.

RT @TheTyee: It’s official: Research first published informally by Vancouver’s Drug User Liberation Front (@DULFBC) has now been published…

Exciting milestone: This peer-reviewed paper delves into the impacts of DULF's compassion club. Creating accessible alternatives to the unregulated drug market is key in halting the ongoing tragedy.

RT @VANDUpeople: Statement of the VANDU Board of Directors regarding DULF:

To be crystal clear, we have been asking for a regulated pharmaceutical source of drugs since day one.

A compassionate and evidence informed response is needed to stop the overdose crisis. We are collecting evidence to make it clear, regulating the illicit drug market will save lives and reduce crime.