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Mental Health, Drugs, & Addiction

Treatment platforms

Here's what the 2020 BC election parties are promising.

BC NDP

  • Build new treatment, recovery, detox and after-care facilities, including in Maple Ridge, with some beds specifically for British Columbians under age 24.
  • Step up oversight of recovery homes and private treatment providers.

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We will build new treatment, recovery, detox and after-care facilities across the province, including in communities with an expressed need such as Maple Ridge, with some beds specifically for British Columbians under age 24. We will also step up oversight of recovery homes and other private treatment providers to ensure quality care, accountability, and value for money.

— From Working for You.

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BC Liberals

  • Increase addiction-treatment and recovery programmes.
  • Clearly recognise that addiction is a medical disorder, and ensure a focus on public health and safety in the treatment of people suffering form addictions.
  • Introduce a Safe Care Act to safely help young people into treatment.
We don't have any BC Greens policies on Treatment.

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