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Diverted hydromorphone: The Politics of Safer Supply and Some Good Reporting on Drugs for once

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The first opioid I ever used was diverted hydromorphone—over 25 years ago.

This tragic story of a 15-year-old in B.C. who died after combining hydromorphone and cough syrup highlights deep issues: drug policy, risk, and the reality of diversion.

This video offers commentary on the article below, with reflections on the dangers of mixing depressants, the importance of non-sensationalized reporting, and why the term “safe supply” has become politically hijacked. I suggest we shift toward language like “prescribed alternatives” to create more understanding.

👉 Full article:
https://financialpost.com/pmn/....drug-death-of-15-yea

🧠 I’ll be posting more videos related to drug policy, overdose, and substance use from lived experience and a knowledge translation lens.

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