Category: Safe Supply
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My Experience as a Detox Worker Makes Me Oppose Involuntary Treatment
By Geordie Constant (Originally published in People’s Voice) I come from a security background. Not cybersecurity or anything that requires an education – I come from a uniform, patrol a grocery store kind of security background. I got out of that because I wanted to help people and in the security field, securing property is…
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Recriminalization Puts “Tough on Crime” Agenda Ahead of Public Health
By Ashley Shapiro and Monica Shannon Decriminalization of drugs in British Columbia has been a contentious issue marked by significant shifts and recent legislative changes. As it existed from January 2023 until May 7, 2024, “decrim” allowed individuals to possess small amounts of drugs without facing criminal charges. Under these laws, possession of under 2.5…