Harm Reduction BC Canada decriminalizes <2.5 grams of drug possession

[Opi_Kid_Rock]

Dear BL Fam,



The Canadian Federal Government is trying out a program decriminalizing drugs in possession of less than 2.5 grams starting Jan 31st 2023 where Police cannot seize drugs in those amounts from any individual. Hopefully they follow through with the promised addiction and Mental Health services that goes along with such a move thus moving towards the Portugal model. Thoughts?

 

[arrall]

We already have a good discussion on this going in 'Drug Policy & Media Coverage', so I'm going to lock this thread.

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