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#143: The Unintended Consequences of Canada's 'Safe Supply' Program with Addiction Expert Dr. Sharon Koivu
In this episode of Hart2Heart, Dr. Mike Hart sits down with addiction specialist from London, Ontario, Dr. Sharon Koivu. Dr. Koivu offers a unique perspective on the origins and consequences of 'Safe Supply' initiatives, which were initially introduced to combat the opioid crisis. They discuss the complexities of addiction medicine, the unintended consequences of 'Safe Supply' programs, and the urgent need to regain focus on the four pillars to approach addiction: harm reduction, treatment, prevention, and enforcement.
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Dr. Sharon Koivu is an Addiction Medicine Consultant…
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