Posted in Substance Abuse on Feb 3rd, 2012
Vancouver BC is home to many “down and out” alcoholics, people who appear to have hit rock bottom, who remain unable to stop their drinking, who drink illicit alcohol. Members of EIDGE, the Eastside Illicit Drinkers Group for Education are an offshoot of VANDU – the Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users, VANDU having promoted, [...]
Posted in Substance Abuse on Jan 25th, 2012
Substance abuse is a type of behavior, and in places such as downtown Vancouver, in British Columbia – more people than the national average engage in substance abuse. Mark Klieman has co-authored a book, published in mid 2011, that takes a refreshingly clear look at the issue of substance abuse, policy, and law enforcement – [...]
Posted in Substance Abuse on Jan 15th, 2012
In Vancouver, British Columbia, there is widespread use of medical marijuana, with Vancouver often being called “Vansterdam” in recognition of its general tolerance of prolific, and often public, recreational pot smoking. There is an intensely pro-active movement throughout the world that is wholly directed towards the eventual legalization of marijuana, so that people can freely [...]
Posted in Substance Abuse on Jan 12th, 2012
Ecstasy in Vancouver British Columbia, has again emerged as a substance abuse issue with four deaths in Vancouver, in the past two months caused by young people using ecstasy tablets during the festive season. Ecstasy thrills – ecstasy kills, and it is unpredictable. When you buy ecstasy you never really know what you have got [...]
