Harm reduction advocates are relieved by a court injunction that preserves 10 supervised drug consumption sites in Ontario, initially threatened by a new law. The judge's decision allows these sites to remain open while considering a Charter challenge regarding their existence near schools. However, government officials indicate a lack of provincial funding for these services, raising concerns among community workers about the future of harm reduction initiatives. Advocates argue that funding cuts and a shift to abstinence-based treatment will not effectively address the ongoing opioid crisis, impacting even those not addicted.
"Unfortunately, one way or another, even though we are not illegal at this moment, it does mean that we will most likely lose services," said Diana Chan McNally.
"People who don't have addictions are also dying as a result of toxic drugs," she said. "We're talking about kids who are using for the first time."
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