The latest news articles featuring BC Centre on Substance Use.
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 Attor...
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 Li...
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....
40th Parliament, 6th Session – Tuesday, March 14, 2017, Morning
March 14, 2017 | Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
statement by Dr. Sam Sullivan between 25:20 – 28:05...
Legal Heroin
March 11, 2017 | The Georgia Straight
As the fentanyl crisis continues, one Vancouver doctor moves people out of the alleys and into a clinic This article was written in partnership with Cited Podcast for a program distributed on NPR stations across the United States. Listen to a related radio documentary about the fentanyl crisis and a...
