An Insights West survey suggests the overdose crisis has a greater impact on British Columbians than the COVID-19 pandemic when it comes to the health of loved ones. While more British Columbians who were surveyed are concerned about COVID-19 than the overdose crisis (91 per cent compared to 81 per cent), the poll found more people felt the opioid crisis has an "extremely negative" impact on their community. "[The overdose crisis] affects every aspect of society. A spokesperson for British Columbia's Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Judy Darcy, says the province is committed to stopping the overdose crisis. "Our ministry is doing the same for the overdose emergency and we need all British Columbians to join us," said a spokesperson.

Source: CBC News September 12, 2020 04:52 UTC