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Drug inhalation is being choked off in Alberta
Demand continues to increase dramatically for clean drug inhalation supplies, but procurement data obtained by Drug Data Decoded show the supply is being throttled back. Is the shortfall helping to drive Alberta cities to new overdose heights?
BC government faces legal challenge as national news media promote forced abstinence
Two long-form articles in national news outlets are promoting the BC government's "secure care" policy the same week that the government faces a pivotal legal challenge on its expansive interpretation of the Mental Health Act.
Calgary police is monitoring social media of citizens
As Chief Mark Neufeld announces his resignation, a ten-month investigation by Drug Data Decoded reveals extensive social media monitoring by his media relations unit that could violate privacy regulations.
“Eat an apple about it, loser”: Canada Is Broken star Pierre Poilievre loses long-held seat
Three months ago we thought we were facing the federalization of the notorious Alberta Model. Instead, we get a rightward lurch from a rejuvenated Liberal party while provincial premiers race to find the bottom of Charter rights of people who use drugs.