The latest news articles featuring BC Centre on Substance Use.
How will legal pot be sold in B.C.? Province still hazy on answers
March 27, 2017 | CBC News
Province has working group, but it’s unclear how or where the drug will be sold or who will be able to buy The federal Liberals have finally said when marijuana will be legal in Canada — July 1, 2018 — but just how the drug will be sold above-board in B.C. remains unclear. Under legislation ex...
Up Front: BC’s Opioid Crisis
March 23, 2017 | Up Front
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Vermont considers safe injection space for drug users
March 22, 2017 | Burlington Free Press
After an increase in opiate-related deaths last year, both local and state officials are exploring “safe injection sites,” or sites where addicts can use intravenous drugs under supervision. Advocates say the sites reduce harm and tackle addiction. Chittenden County State’s Attorney Sarah Ge...
UN adds fentanyl-making chemicals to list of controlled substances
March 17, 2017 | CBC News
But B.C. expert says the international organization should take a different approach to drug enforcement The narcotic fentanyl took centre stage at the annual United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs, March 16. Two chemicals used in the making of fentanyl were added to the “International List o...
U.N. adds fentanyl ingredients to control list
March 16, 2017 | CBC News
Two chemicals used in the production of fentanyl have been added to the controlled substances list, but B.C. expert says resources should be spent elsewhere....
