ongoing pandemic due to an increase in toxic drug supplies and more drug users being home and alone.In total there will be 123 new beds from people aged 12 to 24.
They will be for youth substance-use treatment and withdrawal management.The money won’t be available right away, with the improvement earmarked to come in from now until 2022-23.
The locations of the new beds are still being determined in consultation with regional health authorities.The first round of new beds is expected to be in place by the end of March 2021.
Along with choosing locations, health authorities must also plan clinical supports.“You can’t take an opportunity that you aren’t given,” said Brody Van Velze, who has struggled with substance abuse.“Since the age of 14,.