Prairie Harm Reduction Closes its Doors - What Does this Mean for Harm Reduction in the Province?

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Last week, Saskatoon's Prairie Harm Reduction closed its doors. The facility offered supervised consumption, a drop-in space, drug testing and other supports for people who use drugs. Organizations and frontline workers worry that this could cause a spike in the already existing overdose crisis. Rand Teed, addiction counsellor, prevention specialist and author, joins the show to share his thoughts about the closure and what this means on the ground.
13 Apr 11AM English Canada News Commentary

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