Dr. Bonnie Henry suggests drug regulation in British Columbia to mitigate the drug overdose crisis, while Premier David Eby disagrees.
Drug prohibition contributes to the overdose crisis, making it essential to consider drug regulation to minimize harms. British Columbia's Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry testified that regulating controlled drugs like heroin and cocaine would help mitigate the crisis. However, B.C. Premier David Eby disagrees, stating it doesn't make sense. Since 2016, drug toxicity deaths have become the leading cause of unnatural death in B.C. Regulating drugs would allow for better control over production and sales, potentially saving lives.
July 04, 2024
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