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VANDU - Genesis, Evolun, Org Struct, Activities - 2001.pdf

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A Case Study of Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users (<strong>VANDU</strong>)<br />

The Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users (<strong>VANDU</strong>)<br />

is a group of users and former users who work to improve<br />

the lives of people who use illicit drugs through<br />

user-based peer support and education.<br />

From the mission statement of <strong>VANDU</strong><br />

This document is dedicated to our brothers and sisters<br />

who have paid the ultimate price.<br />

The <strong>VANDU</strong> Board of Directors<br />

The <strong>VANDU</strong> Board of Directors would like to thank everyone who<br />

contributed to the creation of this document, including the drug users<br />

of the Downtown Eastside, <strong>VANDU</strong> volunteers, key informants,<br />

Duane Prentice, and Hudson Photographic. <strong>VANDU</strong> would also like<br />

to acknowledge members Dave Douglas, Wally Peeace and<br />

Adam Pierre for their commitment to this project.<br />

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