The latest news articles featuring BC Centre on Substance Use.
Irreversible Overdoses, Robberies, and Sex Assaults: The ‘Terrifying’ Rise of Benzo Dope
November 18, 2021 | VICE
About two years ago, Danielle took some “down”—a street name for fentanyl—and woke up in an underground parking lot behind the wheel of her car. Danielle, who does not want her real name used because she uses drugs, has used opioids on and off for decades, but she wasn’t accustomed to pass...
Vancouver group launches petition for safe supply of cocaine, heroin, and meth
November 15, 2021 | Vancouver Is Awesome
The founders of a Vancouver-based group fighting for a safe supply of heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine have launched a petition to the federal government. Launched by the Drug User Liberation Front (DULF), the Change.org petition calls on the Canadian government to approve an exemption for ...
Opinion: Decriminalizing drug users is only one part of the equation
November 10, 2021 | Vancouver Is Awesome
Last week the province announced its proposal for decriminalizing drug users. It’s welcome news, and something drug users, researchers, and public health experts have been advocating for for years. While we wait for the federal government’s response to the plan, B.C. must immediately implement ...
Canadian groups lobby for ‘safe supply’ to combat opioid crisis
November 09, 2021 | Drug & Alcohol Testing Association of Canada
In recent years, many Canadian groups and organizations have been calling for a safer supply of illicit drugs to prevent opioid-related deaths. In a recent article published by Time magazine, the article’s author Paul Moakley interviewed some members of the ‘safe supply’ movement. According ...
BC’s decriminalization plan doesn’t go far enough
November 01, 2021 | Pivot Legal Society
Vancouver, BC, Coast Salish Territories — Today, the Province unveiled its ‘made-in-BC’ model of decriminalization. While advocates agree it marks a step in the right direction, a close read of the fine print raises concerns that the model will not adequately protect people who use drugs. Num...
