"It just doesn't reach my addiction," Keeler said of the hydromorphone pills he takes every day, which were prescribed through the province's safe supply program. The change was made because of concerns that the pandemic could disrupt the drug supply, along with a desire to have those at risk self-isolate. Prescription opioidsKeeler is one of nearly 2,000 people now on hydromorphone in the province, most of whom have been given prescriptions since the safe supply program was rolled out. While the safe supply guidelines are seen as a significant step in B.C., some say there are still widespread challenges. Dr. Ashley Heaslip says about 70 of the patients at her clinics in Victoria are on the safe drug supply program.

Source: CBC News August 03, 2020 07:52 UTC