Last Updated Saturday, September 21, 2019 8:16PM EDTCould decriminalizing the possession of illegal drugs in Canada be the pathway to reducing addiction levels and fatal overdoses?
The Greens have vowed that, if elected, they would declare the opioid crisis a national health emergency, increase supports for mental health and addiction, boost funding to community-based organizations that support drug users, and test drugs to make sure they are not laced with even more dangerous substances.
The NDP’s list of 2019 election commitments includes declaring a public health emergency and working “to end the criminalization and stigma of drug addiction.”as a way to confront the opioid crisis, despite pressure from some members of his own party. But users don’t bear the brunt of jail time. Instead, they are given help for addiction. Drug users are automatically sent to counselling and offered access to treatment, although they do face administrative fines for being caught with drugs on their person.
Sure. Let more people use and carry drugs. Great prevention idea.
No matter now what she says. Singh is coming on so strong, she's done anyway.
yes AboutTime endthecrisis EndTheStigma unfortunate but intelligent policy
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