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Opioid replacement via vending machine pilot

A pilot project is underway that could see opioid replacement drugs sold out of vending machines.
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Judy Darcy says the province isn’t ruling out the option but is waiting for the project results…..
Dr. Mark Tyndall says right now people are buying potentially poisoned illicit drugs in back alleys and having a replacement therapy drug available at places like supervised consumption sites could save lives.
Sharon Vanhouwe
Sharon Vanhouwe
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