We have always maintained that harm reduction is part of the continuum of care in Alberta. We have not reduced services in AB. In fact, we have the highest on record community naloxone distribution, the highest on record buprenorphone dispensing for opioid dependency therapy, 1/X https://twitter.com/CamWesthead/status/1340086177081094150

The highest on record methadone dispensing for opioid dependency therapy, the highest on record naltrexone dispensing for opioid dependency therapy, and we have not reduced services for supervised consumption sites in AB. 2/X

COVID-19 has had a serious impact on people struggling with addiction across Canada. This has been seen in every jurisdiction. That's why we're ensuring supports and services remain available to people who are struggling. Help is available. 3/X

Instead of being divisive, it would be more useful for you to spread the word on where people who are struggling can get help. Isolation and the holiday season are hard for many people, but we can help by letting them know where they can get help. 4/4