Times Colonist

Illicit drugs in hospitals reach breaking point

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I am honestly starting to believe the theories that adversarie­s who wish to facilitate the downfall of North America are doing so by influencin­g the crumbling of society from within.

There are so many times I want to write in about one mind-boggling policy or another but don’t. However, hearing about the permissibi­lity of drug addicts and their visitors to bring drugs and weapons into the hospital environmen­t is the last straw.

How dare our policymake­rs put the general public at risk? Offering compassion and understand­ing for those who are addicted should not trump public safety and comfort, particular­ly when they are at their most vulnerable when requiring hospital care, nor should those who have dedicated their lives to help by working in the health profession be exposed to such risks.

And what about those with respirator­y ailments? Do you have any idea how harmful any type of smoke is to their well-being?

I am so disappoint­ed with what has become of Victoria as it devolves into a drug-addled gong show. If you enable, you perpetuate the problem, as has been evident with the rise in blatant drug use and associated crime.

I can’t take my children into town without seeing at least one person shooting up or in the throes of a high, but now I need to be concerned that this exposure could come while dealing with a medical emergency or ailment?

We are at a breaking point. Common sense clearly shows that we need to stop this madness before it reaches the point of no return. Do something!

Leanne Bates Victoria

 ?? DARREN STONE, TIMES COLONIST ?? Royal Jubilee Hospital Patient Care Centre. Drug use has become a problem in B.C. hospitals.
DARREN STONE, TIMES COLONIST Royal Jubilee Hospital Patient Care Centre. Drug use has become a problem in B.C. hospitals.

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