drug use
Harm reduction advocate proposes incentivized rehabilitation
January 16, 2023By: Natalie Cooke, News Writer Guy Felicella, a recovery advocate, and Dr. Monty Ghosh, an addiction physician, are proposing a plan to offer a stipend of $20 a day for people to enter a 90-day rehabilitation facility. Felicella explained that a $600 stipend per month would offer people opportunities to improve their lives. Felicella said, “It’s very tough to be in treatment. It’s even that much tougher to be there broke.” “Self-care costs money; going to the gym costs money,” along with buying clothes and “feeling good about yourself,” said Felicella. He believes if we ignore the self-care aspect of…
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BC decriminalizes personal possession of certain illicit drugs
June 21, 2022By: Pranjali J Mann, News Writer Health Canada declared a three year exemption for BC from criminal convictions in case of certain illicit drugs for personal use. The exemption trial will begin January 31, 2023 and last until January 31, 2026.…
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Students who use drugs deserve your support, SFU
November 21, 2021by Victoria Lopatka, Staff Writer It’s an undeniable reality that some post-secondary students do drugs. Students may use drugs to keep up with a busy school schedule, due to social pressure, to manage stress, have fun at parties, or for…
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