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Doug Ford wants to stop doctors from handing out clean needles. Here’s why they shouldn’t listen (www.thestar.com)

submitted 6 days ago by floofloof@lemmy.ca to c/ontario@lemmy.ca

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[–] can@sh.itjust.works 31 points 6 days ago (3 children)

Because a lack if clean needles is not going to stop them.

[–] SirAramis@lemmy.ca 10 points 6 days ago (2 children)

And then it’s going to put more pressure on the medical system to take care of them. This is dumb.

[–] nyan@lemmy.cafe 1 points 3 days ago

Ford's policies make it clear that he clings to the outmoded view that addiction is a moral failing and can be stopped by strength of will alone. He'd rather feel superior than save lives.

[–] can@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 days ago

Exactly! It's so short sighted.