Sonia Furstenau, the leader of the Green Party in B.C., recently described the severity of the opioid crisis in the province, describing it as a pressing public health emergency.
In a CIVL radio interview, Furstenau said that the crisis extends beyond Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley, affecting the entire province, with a devastating toll of six to seven lives lost daily. She attributed the crisis to a highly toxic drug supply controlled by organized crime.
Furstenau urged immediate government action, advocating for the regulation of a safe prescription drug supply and the provision of comprehensive support services ranging from education to mental health for individuals struggling with addiction.
Listen to the complete interview for more. This interview is part of a series that is running on CIVL Radio ahead of the upcoming BC election.
