Pubdate: Tue, 17 Oct 2017
Source: Victoria Times-Colonist (CN BC)
Copyright: 2017 Times Colonist
Contact:  http://www.timescolonist.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/481
Author: Chris Sheldon
Page: A9

OPIOID DEATHS RISING, YET DRUG USE TOLERATED

Last week, it was announced that opioid deaths have already exceeded
last year's numbers, and the trend continues to point to an increasing
use.

Yet we open "incite" places to shoot up and open shelters where drug
use is rampant. As long as society tolerates and supports this
lifestyle, can there really be any other outcome?

Burnside Gorge Community Association has said enough, but Victoria
city council approved another shelter, ignoring the voters. Drugs will
destroy lives and communities unless there is concerted effort to
outlaw their use and stop enabling users.

Chris Sheldon

Victoria
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