With Canada being announced in the 2009 World Drug Report as the top producer of synthetic drugs, it was only a matter of time different forms of government started implementing new legislation to get tough on synthetic drug producers. Some of the new legislation will boost the RCMP’s ability to prevent drugs from entering the country, strengthening regulations, stiffening sentences, and also implementing mandatory sentences. “This will certainly help keep drugs off the street, but there will still be much work needed to treat the individuals who became addicted to these synthetic drugs,” commented Nick Hayes, a representative of Narconon Trois-Rivieres. “It is unfortunate to see so many people caught up in an addiction, but we know there are solutions for them to recover from their addiction.”
Just this month the Federal Government of Canada introduced this new legislation in a hope to refocus their resources in the fight against synthetic drugs. Unfortunately, synthetic drugs have become very popular among young teens, and have lead to many deaths due to a drug overdose. Synthetic drugs are a major problem globally, but Canada does seem to be a major producer. “The main purpose of drug rehabilitation programs across the country is to help the ones addicted to these drugs, and give them the opportunities to get their lives back,” said Hayes. These new forms of drug legislation have been ongoing from all levels of government in Canada, and have all been implemented to help fight the war against drugs.
If you or someone you know is addicted to drugs or alcohol, call the Narconon toll free number at, 1-877-782-7409, or visit the website at, http://narconon.ca/
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