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rubecube · 05-01-2025, 04:14 PM

Some good news today. BC is on pace for about 7200 less drug poisoning events this year than in 2024. Drug poisoning is obviously different from overdose deaths, but it's still a good sign.

January also saw a 30% decrease in overdose deaths from a year ago and is the lowest number in January since 2020. This follows the 12% decrease for the entire year from 2023 - 2024.

Really hoping the government doesn't go backwards on decrim and safe supply because it looks like we're finally seeing the positive effects.

EDITed to add more math: About 6.8% of every drug poisoning event results in an overdose death. If we're able to maintain (or hopefully improve this rate), it would result in a 21.5% for the year over 2024, or nearly 500 less deaths.

05-01-2025, 04:14 PM	#2188
rubecube Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Victoria Exp:	Some good news today. BC is on pace for about 7200 less drug poisoning events this year than in 2024. Drug poisoning is obviously different from overdose deaths, but it's still a good sign. January also saw a 30% decrease in overdose deaths from a year ago and is the lowest number in January since 2020. This follows the 12% decrease for the entire year from 2023 - 2024. Really hoping the government doesn't go backwards on decrim and safe supply because it looks like we're finally seeing the positive effects. EDITed to add more math: About 6.8% of every drug poisoning event results in an overdose death. If we're able to maintain (or hopefully improve this rate), it would result in a 21.5% for the year over 2024, or nearly 500 less deaths. Last edited by rubecube; 05-01-2025 at 04:28 PM.