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Construction workers are NOT the majority of drug overdoses, new study finds. Most are unemployed, use multiple drugs, and struggle with mental illness.
Toronto Addiction Dr. Vincent Lam says there’s no medical evidence “Public Supply of Addictive Drugs” (PSAD) reduces deaths or overdoses. (13:30 mark).
After six years of this, he says we are left with a lot of questions.
Some of the senior leaders and advisors to the BC government on Drug Policy are invested in drug supply companies, says Dr. Julian Somers on a recent podcast.
Can BC Promises Heal Gaping Wounds in Mental Health and Addictions? Somers notes the numbers on homelessness, opioid deaths, suicide and untreated mental illness keep going up.
The “BC government goal is to replace the illicit drug supply with a pharmaceutical drug supply. They want….wide-scale distribution of opioids to the population.” -Marshall Smith
Are BC’s Drug Consumption Sites the Wild West? BC site operators have “no rules” to follow after obtaining a federal exemption.
– Former addict Marshall Smith now Chief of Staff to Alberta Premier.
Taking Detox Treatment Home: Dr. Somers will evaluate a new addictions program for S. Asian people to wean off substances while working and staying with family.
Harm reduction is essential, but needs a wellness plan, an off-ramp for those with addictions to resume work, and reconnect with family or society.
Listen to the interview.
Why is Premier Eby Astonished by Cocaine Commercialization? His government decriminalized it. Next step is sales of publicly funded drugs like cocaine.” – Dr. Somers
NDP Gov’t in denial that taxpayer-funded, so-called “safe supply” of hydromorphone is being traded for stronger street drugs, then sold to kids.
Drugs, Mental Health, Politics: Those who are homeless with addictions are offered drugs like “methodone” with zero psychosocial support. Professionals receive appropriate treatment.
Dr. Kelly Anthony is one of few Canadian doctors publicly criticizing “safe supply” due to political pressures, shaming, shunning or silencing.
