(Maryse Zeidler/CBC)Provincial Public Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says later this month she will release a report pushing for more bold solutions, like pharmaceutical alternatives to street drugs and de-facto decriminalization. “People have to be bold enough to take the steps that are needed to end the crisis,” MacInnis said. “If they don't then it will go on and on.”Staff at the Overdose Prevention Society always keep overdose antidote Naloxone at the ready. Staff at the Overdose Prevention Society are well acquainted with some of the regulars. Staff at the Overdose Prevention Society are well acquainted with some of the regulars.

Source: CBC News April 14, 2019 13:52 UTC