Pubdate: Mon, 26 Dec 2016
Source: Vancouver Sun (CN BC)
Copyright: 2016 Postmedia Network Inc.
Contact:  http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/477
Author: Bruce McDonald
Page: A16
Note: Headline by Newshawk

A FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY

Handing out naloxone kits has had the unintended consequence of
contributing to spiking the number of deaths. What is the incentive
for a drug user to change their behaviour? These kits are providing a
false sense of security.

Users will continue with the hope that they will be resuscitated in a
worst-case scenario. They also contribute to straining our overcrowded
hospitals.

Why can't our supposedly medical professionals figure this out?

Bruce McDonald, Surrey
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MAP posted-by: Matt