Why the political avoidance regarding drug decriminalization?

The Conservatives and Liberals have miscalculated public perceptions on substance use decriminalization.

It's time for both Erin O’Toole and Justin Trudeau to align their policies. The world is much different than in 2019 and it's time both parties make bold moves that make lasting differences to our society that fundamentally change our approach to substances and substance use disorders, writes Dr. S. Monty Ghosh.The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

Opinion

BY S. MONTY GHOSH

September 6, 2021

Addiction, the opioid crisis, and how it relates to voters seem to be the discussion points last week with our political parties. Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole, presented his grand $350-million plan to increase recovery-oriented supports for 1,000 brand new addiction treatment beds and more th...

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