Drug overdoses are on the rise since British Columbia decriminalized drugs and overdoses are now the leading cause of death for residents ages 10 to 59.
Half a year after the
"Unregulated drug toxicity is now the leading cause of death in British Columbia for people aged 10 to 59, accounting for more deaths than homicides, suicides, accidents and natural disease combined," the press release stated.
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