04-12-2018, 04:44 PM
(This post was last modified: 04-12-2018, 04:57 PM by panamaniac.)
(04-12-2018, 04:34 PM)jeffster Wrote:(04-12-2018, 09:54 AM)panamaniac Wrote: No, these supervised injection sites are "BYOD" as I understand it. Supplying the drugs would be illegal. I don't even know if such sites test the drugs for safety, prior to injection, although that would be a good service if they could. My understanding was that their role was limited to providing a clean needle and being on standby in case of an overdose. Plus, they make available information on addiction services/counselling for those looking to get clean.
I think what they're doing in Vancouver is actually providing the drug as well. Heroine IIRC. Every 8 hours. The ones 'on the program' are doing good. They're getting medical grade heroine that keeps them levelled until their next hit. Compared to the ones who are not on the program, passing out from drugs that are laced with all sorts of crap like carfentanil.
I know that addicts can get heroin by doctor's prescription in Canada, but I was not aware that a third party (ie other than a doctor) could legally provide heroin to someone. In any event, I don't think that the idea of providing the drugs features in the debate as it has unfolded in Ontario. Perhaps it will come in future.