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Various media articles, tv interviews and radio shows featuring Dr. Somers and others on relevant topics appear here. Please read and share those of interest.
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Homeless warehousing not the answer
A better option than warehousing the homeless exists.
The solution is there if we’re willing to talk about it rather than censor it.
How 4 Pillars Became 1…
In 2001, Vancouver began a Four Pillars experiment of treatment, prevention, harm reduction and enforcement.
Dr. Somers critiques this failure, with solutions.
Decriminalization of personal possession of drugs will cause further harm.
Drug decriminalization or publicly funded harmful drugs worsen our crisis, says Dr. Julian Somers, addiction research leader. Vancouver Police focus on criminal trafficking, not personal possession.
Critic of “safe supply” censored
A professional researcher and “safe supply” critic is being censored by the BC Government. They demanded destruction of his data on homelessness and addictions.
“Safe supply” is a failure.
Alternatives to publicly funded harmful drugs ironically called “safe supply” exist. Some advocates of taxpayer funded illicit drugs, like Dr. Perry Kendall, are invested in companies that benefit.
Dr. Somers critiques “safe supply” -CKNW
Dr. Julian Somers explores whether “safe supply” of harmful drugs is really safe on CKNW Mike Smyth Show. Interview starts at 18:30 mark.
Addictions Data Destruction Demand
Dr. Somers shares with veteran journalists Lynda Steele and Jody Vance how the BC government demanded his addictions data destruction.
Drugs: People Want Help To Recover
Those with addictions want help to get off drugs, recover and real treatment. Providing more publicly funded harmful drugs is not “safe”.
Demanded to Destroy Research Solutions
The BC government demanded destruction of a database, informing solutions on homelessness, addiction, and safety while spending billions on failed programs.
Vancouver is Dying Documentary
The Vancouver is Dying film features Dr. Somers’ research, and people with addictions who say current efforts are just “helping everybody get high more.”
Homeless and Addictions Score Poor: Poll
Homelessness, Addictions and (Public) Safety ranked poorly in latest poll of BC residents.
BC residents are clearly critical of current government policies.
Vancouver’s Controversial Housing Plan
Julian Somers, a research leader in homelessness, mental illness, and addiction tells Vancouver Council their housing project model is broken. -July 25, 2022