Experts concerned about possible N.B. legislation regarding substance use treatment
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Experts concerned about possible N.B. legislation regarding substance use treatment
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September 18, 2023
New Brunswick Public Safety Minister Kris Austin is considering legislation that would allow police officers to force individuals dealing with substance-use disorder into treatment. Harm reduction experts and those living with addiction argue the approach might do more harm than good. Suzanne Lapointe reports.
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Experts concerned about possible N.B. legislation regarding substance use treatment
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September 18, 2023
New Brunswick Public Safety Minister Kris Austin is considering legislation that would allow police officers to force individuals dealing with substance-use disorder into treatment. Harm reduction experts and those living with addiction argue the approach might do more harm than good. Suzanne Lapointe reports.
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