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 - --- MAP posted-by: Matt