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Ford's Drug Policy: Balancing Safety & Addiction Support

Published 6 days, 12 hours ago
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Ontarios controversial decision to close more supervised drug consumption sites, citing community safety, has sparked criticism from health workers, advocates, and opposition leaders. The province aims to shift to abstinence-based treatment through HART hubs, but data shows a rise in non-fatal opioid overdose calls since earlier site closures. Despite a drop in overall fatal opioid deaths, fentanyl remains a significant concern. The debate over balancing community safety and addiction support continues as HART hubs expand.

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