Alberta's toxic drug crisis
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It’s time for Recovery Alberta to step up in the toxic drug crisis

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Calgary council declined to take a stance, redirecting the health-care decision back to the provincial agency, Recovery Alberta .
Recovery Alberta must include SCS as part of a balanced, evidence-based plan that addresses both immediate harm reduction and recovery pathways.
In Calgary , Safeworks prevented hundreds of overdoses in 2024 alone, which saved both lives and health care dollars.
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