Time has run out for research and discussion. It is time to take action and do everything we can to turn this drug poisoning crisis around
February 9 th , 2022 ( Public Safety and Solicitor General ): “ ... Time has run out for research and discussion. It is time to take action. ” August 31 st , 2021: “ On International Overdose Awareness Day ...we remember loved ones lost to this terrible poisoned drug crisis ... today’s report from the BC Coroner’s Service shows just how devastating it’s been ... We will do everything we can to turn this drug poisoning crisis around ” Here’s a sobering thought ... i llicit drug toxicity is the leading cause of unnatural death in British Columbia -- second only to cancers in terms of years of life lost (Public Safety and Solicitor General). In just the first 6 months of 2022 there were 1,095 drug deaths recorded – 182.5 per month. In the last full year of data (2021) there were 2,224 deaths – 185.3 / month) Now consider this. On average there are around 182 motor vehicle occupants killed in crashes across BC every year (BC Injury research and prevention unit - ht