Panel Discussion – Drug Addiction: It Hits Us All

Panel Discussion – Drug Addiction: It Hits Us All – A panel discussion titled ‘Drug Addiction: It Hits Us All’ was held in Halifax, NS. The panelists discussed some of the effects of drug addiction on society, and the lack of supports available to individuals and families. Some of the critical questions discussed and debated were: – What are the rights of people who use drugs? – What happens when we criminalize addictions and fail to provide appropriate medical services and supports? – Do people choose to become addicted? – Are addictions health issues? Panelists (L to R) consisted of representatives from non-profit community based organizations from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia & Newfoundland and Labrador Julie Dingwell — AIDS Saint John, NB Debby Warren — AIDS Moncton, NB Fran Keough — Safe Works Access Program (SWAP) St. John’s, NL Christine Porter — AIDS Coalition of Cape Breton, NS Cindy MacIsaac – Direction 180, Halifax, NS Moderator: Lois Jackson, Professor, Dalhousie University

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