drug crisis

Public Health Official Faces Backlash Over Fentanyl Safety Stance

News Desk2 days ago02 mins

The Parliamentary Confrontation Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Joss Reimer faced intense scrutiny from Conservative members of the parliamentary health committee on April 30, following a direct inquiry regarding the safety of consuming illegal fentanyl. Less than a month into her tenure, Reimer was pressed by MP Dan Mazier to provide a binary answer on…

The Shift in Drug Policy: Reevaluating Harm Reduction and Addiction Models

News Desk4 days ago03 mins

The Policy Pivot in British Columbia British Columbia officials are currently reassessing the province’s approach to the overdose crisis, shifting away from long-standing harm reduction strategies toward a model that emphasizes involuntary treatment and recovery-oriented systems. This policy pivot, prompted by mounting public pressure and rising mortality rates, marks a significant departure from the ‘safe…