Thread: After reading this article I decided to visit the pharmacy and meet with the pharmacist. I wanted to know why he didn't speak with the reporter, give context and talk about the role his clinic plays treating addiction here's what he said.. https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/07/08/neighbours-concerned-with-look-of-new-methadone-clinic-in-hamiltons-international-village.html
Neighbours concerned with look of new methadone clinic in Hamilton’s International Village

Group of stakeholders hope new pharmacy will do more to blend into community

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/07/08/neighbours-concerned-with-look-of-new-methadone-clinic-in-hamiltons-international-village.html
"He didn't want to contribute to the stigmatization of his clients." Powerful words when you contrast it with the local businesses raising concerns about the clinic. Credit to Cllr Farr for stating the obvious. We are in an opioid crisis. After 5 minutes talking to pharmacist..
I decided to transfer my prescriptions to the pharmacy. I live in the Village, pass the pharmacy twice a day and if we want to change attitudes and perceptions regarding the health crisis we're facing then we each need to do our part. Let's end the stigma
Moving the clinic to a side street or changing the sign isn't the solution. If covid teaches us anything it's that public health issues impact us all regardless of our income or where we live. Truth is overdose prevent sites save lives, methadone clinics treat addiction and..
like the article says in 2018, there were 124 opioid-related deaths in Hamilton more than double the provincial rate. It's a crisis folks, not an inconvenience
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