Greater Sudbury Summit on Toxic Drugs<\/a>\u2014we must emphasize that a complete range of services must include harm reduction alongside treatment. Treatment alone will not solve the complex toxic drug crisis.<\/p>\nEvidence has consistently shown that supervised consumption services make communities healthier by decreasing deaths, decreasing blood-borne infections, and reducing pressure on the health care system.\u00a0Additionally, these services improve the quality of life in the community by reducing needle waste, public drug use, and minor crimes like theft, without increasing serious crimes like drug trafficking or assaults.<\/p>\n
The CDS continues\u00a0to believe that addressing the complex problem of drug toxicity in our communities requires leveraging all<\/em> possible evidenced-based solutions\u2014not leaving any off the table. This includes harm reduction tools such as supervised consumption and safe supply, alongside health promotion; wraparound social supports; treatment; and enforcement that protects community safety. We should also be exploring regulatory changes such as alternatives to criminalization.<\/p>\nThe CDS remains committed to following through on the recommendations from the Summit. Our vision remains one of a community working together to improve the health, safety, and well-being of all individuals, families, and neighbourhoods in Greater Sudbury by reducing substance-related harms.<\/p>\n
Every life lost in this toxic drug crisis is preventable. Harm reduction, including supervised consumption sites, save lives.<\/p>\n
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Heidi Eisenhauer, Executive Director for R\u00e9seau ACCESS Network<\/p>\n
Dr. M. Mustafa Hirji, Acting Medical Officer of Health and Chief Executive Officer for Public Health Sudbury & Districts<\/p>\n
Co-chairs, Executive Committee, Community Drug Strategy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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