Nathan McLean & Corey Williams
Nathan McLean & Corey Williams
The Toxic Drug Crisis continues! What is Being Done?
The Toxic Drug Crisis continues! What is Being Done?
The Toxic Drug Crisis continues! What is Being Done?
Saturday 12th February 2022
Join Corey and Nathan as they dissect Canada's Drug Strategy, focusing on Prevention, Treatment, Harm Reduction, and Enforcement. Discover what's working and what's not.
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Nathan McLean & Corey Williams
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Get the buttons here!Canada's Drug Strategy: Unpacking the Four Pillars and Their Impact
There's a certain percentage of people who just don't do well on methadone for whatever reason, and that percentage has done great on a supervised injection of heroin. Is that this, the cap on methadone and the change in potency puts people in a position where they're, where they're, where they are still, uh, experiencing um cravings and withdrawal symptoms and and are doing something called chipping, where they go and and top off their methadone dose, or or with with heroin or, in many cases, unknowingly, fentanyl, and that that is what you know, is a is a. It contributes to all of these deaths that are happening.
Curious about how Canada is tackling its drug crisis? In this episode of the Recovery Machine Podcast, hosts Corey Williams and Nathan McLean dive into Canada's Drug and Substances Strategy. They break down the four key pillars: Prevention, Treatment, Harm Reduction, and Enforcement. Corey and Nathan don't just skim the surface—they dig deep into what’s working and what’s falling short at federal, provincial, and frontline levels.
They highlight the critical role of safe supply and supervised injection sites in reducing harm and saving lives. Ever wondered how potency and withdrawal symptoms affect users or what resources are needed for each pillar? Corey and Nathan have got you covered. They emphasize the need for data-driven solutions and open conversations about substance use and mental health.
By the end of the episode, they reflect on the ongoing crisis of premature deaths and stress the urgency for a fresh look at drug policy and enforcement. This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in drug policy, harm reduction, or the broader impact of substance use on society.