The latest news articles featuring BC Centre on Substance Use.
Toxic drug crisis platforms, explained
October 10, 2024 | The Ubyssey
Since the toxic drug crisis was declared a public health emergency in 2016, around 14,000 British Columbians have died due to unregulated drugs. In 2023, around 2,500 people died from unregulated drugs — according to the BC Coroners Service, this increase is largely due to drug toxicity. The Ub...
MDS Capstone Spotlight: BC Centre on Substance Use
October 08, 2024 | UBC Master of Data Science
Hear from Lianping Ti with the BC Centre on Substance Use, who talks about her organization’s capstone project with the MDS Vancouver program and about why they wanted to become a capstone partner. [Video]...
‘A plan to make a plan’: Experts speak out on B.C.’s involuntary care proposal
October 02, 2024 | Healthy Debate
In the midst of British Columbia’s provincial election, Premier David Eby has been accused of flip-flopping on involuntary care. During a September press event, Eby announced that the province would expand involuntary care for people with concurrent mental illness, acquired brain injuries and addi...
Residents want different solutions to toxic drug crisis, poll finds
September 29, 2024 | CityNews Vancouver
The toxic drug crisis continues to be a key issue this provincial election, with a recent poll finding that drug use was among the top three issues for Vancouverites. The exclusive poll by CityNews Vancouver found 73 per cent of respondents support injection sites but feel it’s time to find anothe...
B.C.’s plan for involuntary addiction treatment is a step back in our response to the overdose crisis
September 25, 2024 | The Conversation
British Columbia Premier David Eby recently announced that his government plans to open highly secure facilities where people struggling with mental health, serious brain injuries and severe addictions will receive involuntary care. The B.C. government describes the move as a new phase of its re...
