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Read MoreThe Flawed Logic of Million-Dollar Fines in Drug Trafficking: A Perspective from Lived Experience
Watching the Saskatchewan government announce million-dollar fines for drug trafficking stirred something deep in me—shame. Not just a little, but a lot.
Read MoreDear AB MSTH members.
We would like to invite you to an AB advocacy Zoom call on March 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM Mountain Time to discuss the “Compassionate Intervention Act” legislation proposed by the government of Alberta.
We will provide a brief overview of the legislation and followed by questions, discussion, and strategizing a response.
Trigger Warning: This content discusses topics related to drug overdose and death, which may be distressing for some individuals. Please proceed with care and prioritize your well-being.
Submitted by a Dr. Darren Markland, Nephrology and Critical Care MD FRCPC - Edmonton, AB.
Read MoreTroylana Manson speaks about the heartbreaking loss of her son Aaron and its impact on her family.
She emphasizes that "overdose" does not capture the full picture. Many people accidentally take harmful substances, leading to poisonings instead of overdoses. This is how we have sadly lost many loved ones.
This speech was given at the International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) in Kamloops on August 31, 2024.
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