Stopping the Harm: Decriminalization of People who use Drugs in BC

Report

Source : Province of British Columbia - Office of the Provincial Health Officer

Published: 2019

This Public Health Officer Special Report, written under the authority of the Public Health Act, provides an urgent recommendation to reduce the harms associated with the toxic street drug supply and the criminalization of people who use drugs in BC.

Author: Dr. Bonnie Henry

View the report Visit the Province of British Columbia site

Format:

Topic(s):

Health promotion
Decriminalization

Audience:

Policy Makers

Region:

British Columbia (BC)

Language:

English

Stopping the Harm: Decriminalization of People who use Drugs in BC

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Stopping the Harm: Decriminalization of People who use Drugs in BC

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