Ontario plans to close 10 supervised consumption sites and prohibit new ones, shifting to an abstinence-based treatment model.

Ontario plans to close ten supervised consumption sites, citing their proximity to schools and daycares, and will prohibit opening new sites as it shifts to an abstinence-based treatment model. Critics, including health workers and advocates, argue this could increase risks for individuals with opioid addictions. The government will create 19 new homelessness and addiction recovery hubs and 375 supportive housing units, but many believe these measures fall short of addressing the crisis.

September 03, 2024
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