British Columbia’s Human Rights Commissioner is criticizing the province’s handling of the deadly opioid crisis, saying it takes a stigma-based approach that is “a violation” of human rights. Kasari Govender says in a position statement issued by her office that the provincial government has failed to take “evidence-based action” and focuses instead on criminal justice and involuntary care. Govender says the government is treating drug use as a moral failing instead of a health issue, and responding to the toxic drug crisis deserves the type of “utmost urgency” seen during the COVID-19 pandemic ... CLICK HERE for the full story
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