Toronto is experiencing a significant shift with a 300 percent increase in overdoses at drop-in centers since the closure of supervised consumption sites. Meanwhile, paramedics are responding to fewer overdose calls and there has been a drop in overdose deaths provincewide, leading to mixed community reactions. The Kensington Market Overdose Prevention Site is contesting a new law restricting consumption sites, reporting fluctuating usage. Despite a 35 percent overall increase in traffic, user numbers oscillated dramatically, highlighting the challenges faced by remaining services in the area.
The Toronto Drop-In Network stated there has been nearly a 300 per cent increase in overdoses at its locations following the closures of supervised consumption sites.
Paramedics in the city are responding to significantly fewer overdose calls, and provincewide overdose deaths have dropped markedly.
The Kensington Market Overdose Prevention Site faced fluctuating usage; traffic increased by 35 per cent, but staff noted wild oscillations from 168 users in May to 68 in June.
Charter challenges have arisen as the government imposed restrictions on consumption sites, significantly impacting services available to those in need of support.
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