Alberta Closes Drug Consumption Sites, Uptake in Rehab

Alberta Closes Two Supervised Drug Consumption Sites: A Shift Towards Recovery-Focused Care

Alberta is closing two supervised drug consumption sites in Calgary and Lethbridge, leaving only three open in the province. This decision follows a study on a similar site closure in Red Deer, which found no significant increase in overdose deaths or emergency calls. Instead, rehab uptake rose in Red Deer after the announcement. Alberta joins other areas like Ontario in pulling back from these facilities, focusing on recovery-focused care.

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