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Why is BC decriminalizing drugs? And will it help?
FromThe Big Story
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20 minutes
Released:
Jun 2, 2022
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The overdose crisis is a tragedy, and in the past couple of years the number of deaths has been staggering. Harm-reduction advocates are looking for any way possible to save lives, and decriminalization is a strategy that has been used elsewhere to great effect.So starting next January, British Columbia will try it with some drugs, at low amounts. Is this a huge step towards progressive drug policy, or too-little-too-late? Could it be both?GUEST: Manisha Krishnan, senior editor, Vice News
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Jun 2, 2022
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