Ontario's top doctor, Dr. Kieran Moore, proposes restrictions on legal substances and drug decriminalization to prevent opioid overdoses and protect youth.
Ontario's top doctor, Dr. Kieran Moore, calls for decriminalizing possession of unregulated drugs for personal use, increasing access to safer drug supply, and limiting access to alcohol, vapes, and cannabis due to a rise in deaths and hospital visits related to substance use. He also recommends exploring raising the legal drinking age to 21. Research shows a safer drug supply is the key to preventing thousands of preventable opioid overdose deaths.
March 29, 2024
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