B.C.’s upcoming decriminalization of personal possession of cocaine led to a federal focus group study.
“Though some participants felt decriminalization might represent a positive development a large number were more opposed to the idea,” said the Privy Council Office’s June 28 report, according to. “Many were concerned about drug users taking advantage of this initiative, using these dangerous drugs more frequently.”Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Calgary SUN, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.
“Several worried about the potential health risks, believing in the case of substances such as fentanyl that no amount could be considered safe,” said the study.tap here to see other videos from our team“Some were also worried about the potential of recreational drug users, especially youth, falling into cycles of addiction and increasing their risk of overdose if provided easier access to these substances.
On May 31, Cabinet announced it was suspending a 1911 criminal ban on personal possession of cocaine in B.C. while also repealing criminal sanctions for possession of up to 2.5 grams of opioids, ecstasy or methamphetamine.Share this Story:
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