Kingston-area health officials support drug decriminalization for personal use

Local health officials are looking at some bold recommendations from the Canadian Public Health Association to fight the growing opioid crisis.

The chief medical officer for Muskoka-Simcoe has already endorsed a controversial proposal to decriminalize the personal use of psycho-active substances such as cocaine, crystal meth and heroin. Some experts say that would allow them to focus their resources on addiction and treatment instead of enforcement.