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EllieBC

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9. There are no good answers that don't cost billions.

Mon Dec 15, 2025, 03:36 PM

Dec 15

We’ve been trying decrim in BC. It doesn’t work without more beds in voluntary and involuntary rehab. All it’s led to is leaked memos from health authorities reminding nurses to not attempt to stop people from using drugs in the hospital.

It’s crazy to me that on the one hand people will chase smokers down with pitchforks but someone shooting up on a swing at a playground is “awww leave that person alone.”

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"Get between your kids and drugs any way you can if you want to save their lives" - Carrol O'Connor [View all] OldBoss Dec 15 OP

We need more of this! Drugs ruin lives! Bluesaph Dec 15 #1

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Rob. His name was Rob. Carl was his father. ms liberty Dec 15 #2

Thanks. Duh. Edited. EOM OldBoss Dec 15 #3

No prob! ms liberty Dec 15 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Dec 15 #4

There are no good answers that don't cost billions. EllieBC Dec 15 #9

Read the subreddit chronic pain. usedtobedemgurl Dec 15 #13

K & R rollin74 Dec 15 #5

It's one of my biggest fears as a parent. EllieBC Dec 15 #7

Just yesterday in Seattle AKwannabe Dec 15 #10

100% there's got to be grooming going on. EllieBC Dec 15 #12

Okay, you got me PatSeg Dec 15 #8

My parents knew Hugh O'Connor, Carroll's brother. yardwork Dec 15 #14