Myths about safe consumption sites, such as those spread by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, help fuel Saskatchewan's overdose crisis skpoli
These are not just numbers; these are real people — people who had hopes and dreams and, if they had lived, they might have had a chance to realize them.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc.
The reality is that doctors can prescribe drugs to addicts, but they must be used at a safe consumption site. The drugs are provided at the site and only the site. Poilievre leaves the image that drug addicts can go to a pharmacy and walk out with a whole bag of drugs, which is ridiculous.
The Saskatchewan government refuses to fund safe consumption sites. Last spring when funding was refused for Prairie Harm Reduction’s safe consumption site, the province stated that it was due to funding restraints. Now with a billion-dollar surplus, it has the resources to support the much-needed program.Article content
In Saskatoon the safe consumption site at Prairie Harm reduction is open from Monday to Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Thursday and Friday from 2 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. In Regina, the Newo-Yotina Friendship Centre is open seven days a week from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Addiction needs to be approached as a health issue. The roots of drug addiction come from trauma, be it death in the family, physical or sexual abuse, violence or any other event that scars the individual.Article content
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Doug Cuthand: Safe drug consumption sites save lives, deserve fundingMyths about safe consumption sites, such as those spread by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, help fuel Saskatchewan's overdose crisis skpoli
Leer más »
The Twinkie Defense: Debunking the Myths and MisinformationDid Dan White, Harvey Milk's killer, successfully argue in court that his judgement had been impaired by eating Twinkies and other junk food?
Leer más »
UK government mulls calling on military to ease strikes: Conservative PartyBritain is grappling with industrial action in a range of sectors, and now faces strikes by thousands of nurses and ambulance workers who plan to walk out later this month over pay and conditions.
Leer más »
Right-winger Ciotti wins 1st round of French conservative party leadership voteRight-winger Eric Ciotti is in poll position to become the next leader of France's formerly heavyweight conservative Les Republicains (LR) party after winning a first round ballot of party members on Sunday.
Leer más »
Giants got what they deserved after Brian Daboll’s conservative callThe game was there to be won, and Daniel Jones had it on fourth-and-3 at the Washington 45 in overtime — and Brian Daboll decided it was better not to lose it than to try to win it.
Leer más »
'Saboteurs': House Republicans opposing McCarthy face severe conservative blowbackKey hard-right influencers are backing Kevin McCarthy for House speaker, despite a rebellion by some right-wing members.
Leer más »