Nanos Research study found 74 per cent believe sites are working, but 48 per cent would like more resources put into addiction treatment
A majority of Canadians believe supervised drug-use sites save lives, but almost half say resources would be put to better use treating addiction, according to a new poll.
At the legally sanctioned sites, people are allowed to use drugs such as cocaine or heroin – generally obtained elsewhere – under the eye of staff trained to provide assistance in the event of an overdose. In British Columbia – which, along with Ontario and Alberta, has been especially hard-hit by the overdose crisis – 73.5 per cent believe or somewhat believe in that proposition, while 23.3 per cent do not believe or somewhat not believe.
“Although a majority assert that safe-injection sites save the lives of many drug addicts, Canadians prefer having more addiction treatment and cutting back on safe-injection sites rather than having more sites,” Mr. Nanos said in a statement. Mr. Eby said addiction is a health issue and it’s essential to support people with addiction problems, keep them alive and give them an opportunity to get into treatment and turn their lives around.In his video, Mr. Poilievre criticized the status quo on dealing with overdose issues – particularly Vancouver’s safe-supply approach – providing drugs that are not contaminated with toxic opioids to those struggling with addiction.
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