La Columbia Británica estudia el modelo portugués para luchar contra la crisis de los opioides

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La Columbia Británica estudia el modelo portugués para luchar contra la crisis de los opioides

30 agosto 2017

Expertos de salud canadienses desean que el Gobierno federal estudie el enfoque adoptado por Portugal en materia de política de drogas, incluida la despenalización de la tenencia personal. Más información, en inglés, está disponible abajo.

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By Kristy Kirkup

Canadian health-care experts, including British Columbia’s provincial health officer, want the federal government to strongly consider Portugal’s approach to drug policy, including the decriminalization of personal possession.

Portugal’s model could benefit British Columbia, Perry Kendall said, noting his province has seen increased overdose deaths from illicitly produced fentanyl – a problem moving across Canada.

Portugal did not decriminalize all drugs in all circumstances, he said, noting the country’s approach removes the application of criminal law on personal possession for limited amounts while offering education and social supports.

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