B.C. overdose deaths hit record high for second consecutive month In June, 175 people in the province died from an illicit drug overdose, surpassing the previous high of 171 in May.The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) is calling for the decriminalization of simple possession of illicit drugs, a call Horgan is openly supporting.The association is calling for the creation of a national task force to look into drug policy reform.B.C.’s top doctor urges province to decriminalize possession of hard drugs to address overdose crisisProvincial health officer Dr.