Ontario Election 2007: A provincial drug strategy

Ontario Election 2007: Focus on Addiction and Mental Health

The provincial government’s Smoke-Free Ontario initiative is an outstanding example of government leadership getting results — changing behaviour and improving human health. The time has come for the provincial government to provide the same direction on alcohol and other drugs. The problems associated with substance abuse are enormous, and range from fetal alcohol spectrum disorder to the increasing problem of driving under the influence of cannabis. Addressing this problem is possible — by bringing together government departments and community organizations from law enforcement, health promotion, and addiction treatment with the individuals and families whose lives have been directly affected by alcohol and other drugs.

That is why we recommend the government lead the development of a provincial drug strategy, founded that supports health, public health and safety, and is increasingly harms associated with alcohol and other drugs.

 

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