The latest news articles featuring BC Centre on Substance Use.
MSTH co-founder says walking back harm reduction wrong choice amid increasing threat of highly toxic illicit drugs
November 28, 2024 | My Tri-Port Now
There are concerns a highly potent substance will become more prevalent among illicit drugs sourced on the streets. Nitazene is a powerful synthetic opioid created in the 1950’s, but never approved for use. A report by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction says drug checking services,...
Do big drug busts actually cause more harm?
November 22, 2024 | CBC News
On Wednesday, Surrey RCMP announced a significant drug bust, describing it as one of the largest in the detachment’s history. However, advocates for drug policy reform say big drug seizures like this actually lead to an increase in violence, overdoses and other negative health effects. Along...
Health Matters: A new concern in the toxic drug crisis
November 22, 2024 | Global News Morning BC
There are growing concerns about a new threat in the toxic drug crisis. Dr. Paxton Bach of the BC Centre on Substance Use talks about how nitazenes are emerging as the new overdose threat. [Video]...
BCCSU on increase in B.C. women dying from toxic drugs
October 25, 2024 | Global News Morning BC
A new report from the BC Coroner’s Service finds that the number of women and girls dying in the toxic drug crisis is up 60% from four years ago. Global News Morning speaks with BCCSU Research Scientist Jade Boyd about the rising numbers. [Video]...
B.C. sees slight drop in toxic drug deaths, but is it a trend?
October 24, 2024 | CBC News
A shocking number of people continue to die from toxic drugs in British Columbia, although the latest figures from the B.C. Coroners Service suggest the yearly rate may be slowing. Unregulated drug deaths are down eight per cent through the first nine months of 2024, compared to the same time period...