2023 sees over 8,000 opioid toxicity deaths in Canada, highlighting the need for government funding for supervised inhalation at safe consumption sites.
Canada's toxic drug poisoning crisis, worsened by mental health and housing issues, has led to over 8,000 opioid toxicity deaths in 2023. Safe consumption sites, which provide a secure space for drug use, are crucial in this crisis. Government funding for supervised inhalation at these sites would aid users in case of drug poisoning, while also offering access to detox, treatment, and other health care and social resources.
July 28, 2024
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