The system the UCP is modelling its treatment plan on is borrowed from Portugal, which in 2001 became the first country in the world to decriminalize drugs and adopt a public health approach.
“What are their housing needs, ‘Would you like to go to treatment today? We’d like to offer you a space in one of our recovery communities or treatment centres. We’d like to offer you connection with opioid substitution medication,” he said.Smith believes this is a better alternative to a police officer arresting the individual in this hypothetical and putting them through the criminal system.
In addition to decriminalization, Portugal also took the responsibility for drug policy away from the ministry of justice and into the hands of the ministry of health. He’s an assistant professor at the University of Alberta and an addiction physician who treats people who have substance use disorders.“It’s also caused a reduction in HIV rates. It’s been beneficial for a lot of people in the communities, it’s provided access for individuals into treatment programs, social services, and overall wellness programs.
Ghosh calls this a step in the right direction, but cautioned there need to be checks and balances in place regarding the intervention commission that the Alberta government may introduce. Ghosh said data from Mexico shows abstinence-focused treatment forced on people has shown increased risk of relapse and overdose deaths.
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