Supervised Consumption Services News Today

Toronto Public Health reports a 74% increase in opioid toxicity deaths in 2023, urging for immediate action and expanded harm reduction

Officials say unless province agrees to fund The Spot, it will likely close at the end of March.

This vital extension comes at a pivotal time as the Sudbury community faces an unprecedented crisis of toxic, unregulated drugs.

Hundreds of people rely on the services provided by the facilities in Greater Sudbury and Timmins to use drugs in a supervised environment and to connect with service providers.

Medical team hoping approval comes quick

With opioid-related deaths mounting across Canada, health experts are warning that drug checking services are now more important than ever in helping users make informed decisions. One Toronto pilot program is helping do just that.