The Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice – Episode 102 : The Toxic Drug Crisis Podcast Series: Rethinking Decriminalization
Drug toxicity is a leading cause of death in Canada and around the world. Over the course of three episodes, we address three interrelated topics related to the toxic drug crisis. This final episode will review decriminalization policies in Portugal, British Columbia, and Oregon, and examine the mandatory treatment scheme in Alberta. Guests discuss how decriminalization is ineffective as a standalone policy and suggest additional resources that are needed to address the overdose crisis. Host Sarah Rowe discuss this issue and more with guests, internist and addiction specialist, Dr. Monty Ghosh, and criminal defence lawyer, Kyla Lee.
“As a criminal defence lawyer, I definitely haven’t seen an increase in criminal drug offences that are coming before the courts… What we are seeing though is more policing around drug users…”
