Decriminalization

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How drug decriminalization in B.C. could help save lives

Dr. Eugenia Oviedo-Joekes, an addictions expert at UBC’s School of Population and Public Health, answers some key questions about the decriminalization of illegal drugs — and how it could help save lives in B.C.

Jun 9, 2022

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UBC experts on decriminalization of hard drugs in B.C.

The federal and B.C. governments have announced today that possession of small amounts of hard drugs will be decriminalized in B.C. UBC experts are available to comment.

May 31, 2022