Mandatory treatment of overdose patients fractures people’s relationship with health care providers, coalition president says
A coalition of eight advocacy groups is decrying Canada’s “devastating” drug policy that advocates say is doing more harm than good in the country’s fight against the illicit drug overdose crisis.
“The reality is that involuntary care, punitive approaches, simply do not work,” said Ranger, who has treated many drug users. “And that is one of the most important factors to consider when implementing public policy: Is it effective? Does it serve the purpose? And the answer is that it does not.” Ranger said the idea was to “shift the narrative” and reclaim the day for advocates of harm-reduction and other non-punitive policies such as safe supply.Besides urging the federal government to make a declaration against involuntary care, the groups are also asking officials to meet with concerned stakeholders – including drug users themselves – and front-line care workers.
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