Drop In Centre opens 35 withdrawal and recovery beds to combat rising drug poisonings

More than 1,200 drug poisonings occurred inside or around the Drop In Centre between January and April of this year, according to the facility’s executive director. “Overdoses or drug poisonings that we are experiencing in this building on a daily basis is alarming,” said Sandra Clarkson. The centre has now renovated its fifth floor to accommodate 35 beds focused on withdrawal management and recovery transition. “We’re hopeful that we'll be able to serve up to 1000