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Kingston-area health officials support drug decriminalization for personal use

Mike Postovit

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Global News

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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.


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