Collateral Damage Season 2. Ep. 40. Bringing back Travis Lupick episode from Season OneCollateral Damage Season 2. Ep. 40. Bringing back Travis Lupick episode from Season One
Collateral Damage
Bringing back episodes from Season One. Check out our episode with Travis Lupick. Mike and Maureen meet with Travis Lupick, Author of Fighting for Space, and Staff Writer for Georgia Straight, Vancouver's News & Entertainment Weekly. As more and more...
44:44•22 Jun 2020
Learning from Vancouver: Travis Lupick on Safe Injection Sites
“Let's be honest that it's going to cause new problems, because it will cause new problems, but it will solve this immediate problem of fatal overdoses in The United States Last Year alone.”
Imagine a place where those struggling with addiction can find a safe haven to use drugs under supervision, reducing the risk of overdose and disease. In this compelling episode of 'Collateral Damage', hosts Maureen Cavanagh and Michael Wilson revisit their insightful conversation with Travis Lupick, the author of 'Fighting for Space' and a staff writer for Georgia Straight. Travis shares the story of Vancouver's Insite Supervised Injection Site, a pioneering harm reduction model that has been saving lives since 2003.
The discussion dives into how this model works, its successes, and the potential hurdles it faces if implemented in the United States. They also touch on the broader issue of destigmatizing drug use and the importance of community support in combating the opioid crisis. Through personal anecdotes and expert opinions, this episode sheds light on a controversial yet life-saving approach to addiction treatment.
Whether you're directly affected by addiction or interested in innovative public health strategies, this episode offers valuable perspectives and actionable insights.
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