Reaction to Yukon’s new substance use health emergency receiving mixed reviews – APTN News
Jan 25, 2022
While the Yukon government’s new substance use health emergency is intended to respond to the territory’s addictions crisis, some people feel little will come from the declaration.
Last week Health Minister Tracey-Anne McPhee made the declaration in response to the territory’s addictions and mental health crisis.
“Far too many need our help and support. Far too many are dying in our communities and here in Whitehorse,” she said regarding the declaration on Thursday.
Initiatives under the declaration include a new territory-wide public awareness and education campaign addressing the toxic drug supply present in Yukon communities, developing a new opioid action plan and increasing on-the-land treatment options in the territory.
