A spike of overdoses in Edmonton has prompted renewed calls for action to combat the opioid crisis. On Twitter, the executive director of the Downtown Business Association, Puneeta McBryan, wrote "the drug supply is quite literally poison." The drug supply is quite literally poison.
(1/4) —@puneeta00"I had to say something out of frustration," McBryan told CBC News. I’m very concerned about the continuing spike in opioid overdoses and preventable deaths as a result of the unpredictable and highly toxic street drug supply. That includes safe consumption sites and, more importantly, supportive housing with wrap around addiction and mental health services, Iveson said.

Source: CBC News June 05, 2021 12:00 UTC