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Gwen O'Mahony: Harm reduction has failed us, time to help people recover

“Radical harm reduction activists have removed hope from the equation, replacing treatment, recovery, and a real future, with a system that enables ongoing use" ~~ Gwen O’Mahony The opioid crisis in British Columbia has claimed far too many lives, but the loss of my sister hurt me the most. Shortly after I began as a BC Conservative candidate in the provincial election last year, my sister, Tina, overdosed. The toxicology report revealed a concoction of both physician-prescribed and street drugs, but we knew it was the fentanyl that killed her. Losing a loved one is an unimaginable pain. With an overdose, it’s not just the finality of death that’s heartbreaking, but the years of soul-crushing addiction that preceded it ... CLICK HERE for the full story

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