Drug advocate worried overdose deaths will increase during second wave of pandemic | Vancouver Sun

Drug advocate Garth Mullins walked away from the table with the provincial government over the summer. Mullins, a former drug addict and a member of the BC Association of People on Methadone, sees the government has no sense of urgency, even though drugs are becoming more toxic. He wants more options for drug users and a supply of safe drugs for users. ___ About: Since 1912, the Vancouver Sun has cast a watchful eye on the events, issues and politics of the day – all with a unique West Coast perspective. Publishing Monday through Saturday in print and daily online at vancouversun.com, we are proud to be B.C.’s largest newsroom and are dedicated to telling the stories of our vibrant community. Connect with the Vancouver Sun Online: Visit vancouversun.com: https://vancouversun.com/ Subscribe to the Vancouver Sun: https://pages.postmedia.com/vancouver-sun/subscribe/ Find the Vancouver Sun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VancouverSun/ Follow the Vancouver Sun on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vancouversun Follow the Vancouver Sun on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevancouversun/?hl=en

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