Local governments recognize urgent need to address the opioid crisis and support decriminalization
Victoria should provide accessible mental health and addiction treatment, detox and recovery services, overdose prevention sites and access to safe supply and drug testing, Union of BC Municipalities delegates voted Sept. 20.
The resolution, which argued resources to deal with crisis are lacking and need bolstering, passed without debate.
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