What is Stigma?

What is stigma? According to the architects behind British Columbia‘s drug decriminalization, stigma is like some internal psychological process. Decriminalizing small amounts of opioids, cocaine, meth, and ecstasy is designed to “help reduce the barriers and stigma that prevent people from accessing life-saving supports and services.” With these “life-saving” services, a safe supply of pharmaceutical drugs brought to you by the same large corporations that profited from the opioid crisis. Now they’re ready to profit from “safe supply.” And B.C.’s […]

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Did Portugal Really Decriminalize Drugs?

Did Portugal really decriminalize drugs? This seems like an obvious answer. In 2001, the European country decriminalized drugs. While possession and use were (and still are) technically illegal, the authorities treat it as a public health issue rather than a criminal offence. The success of this program has prompted other jurisdictions, such as British Columbia, to try their hand at decriminalization. However, there are substantial differences between the two. Whereas Portugal has over sixty therapeutic communities designed to eliminate addictive […]

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What Does Dr. Julian Somers Actually Believe?

What does Dr. Julian Somers actually believe? Dr. Julian Somers is a researcher and professor in the mental health and addiction field in British Columbia, Canada. He is currently a professor at Simon Fraser University and serves as the Research Director of the Mental Health and Addictions Research Program. In addition to his research, Julian has received numerous awards and recognitions for his contributions to the field of mental health, including the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Applied Public […]

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