Episode 56: Extraordinary Circumstances

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of the dismantling of BC's safe supply program through the experiences of patients, prescribers, and experts.

It’s been almost six years since the launch of BC’s tiny safe supply program; also known as “prescribed alternatives.” Although the evidence that safe supply saves lives hasn’t changed, the political favourability of BC’s program has. In episode 56, we talk to safe supply patients, prescribers and experts who are experiencing the dismantling of this life saving program first hand. Share Post reddit Email

People in this episode

Guests: safe supply patients, prescribers, experts

Topics covered

• safe supply
• healthcare
• politics
• addiction
• social issues

Keywords

• safe supply
• BC
• prescribed alternatives
• addiction
• healthcare
• politics
• social issues

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Organizations: BC’s tiny safe supply program, prescribed alternatives

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