Alberta Premier Smith promises involuntary addiction treatment 'a last resort' at Enoch announcement ableg abpoli
Smith said at the announcement there is an obligation to help people overdosing on drugs multiple times a day, so they can “get their individual agency back,” adding the government isn’t yet done consulting on itsCalgary Sun Headline NewsEmail AddressBy 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 or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc.
“The notion behind it is a last resort,” said Smith, adding she wants to try “every other option first.” Smith’s comments came at an announcement the UCP government had reached a memorandum of understanding to fund a new 75-bed recovery community facility on Enoch land, just west of Edmonton, as part of its 2023 budget, first released in February. Smith said the planned facility will be able to support up to 300 people each year.
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