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'At every point, the system made his condition worse': Victoria father
- Michael Mahoney developed a substance use disorder at 13 due to prescribed oxycodone and died at 21 from toxic drug use, highlighting the urgent issue in B.C. where over 17,000 have died since 2016.
- Lisa Lapointe, former B.C. chief coroner, stated drug toxicity is the leading cause of death in B.C. for ages 19 to 59.
- Glenn and Jan Mahoney advocate for change, criticizing the lack of effective treatment options and emphasizing the need for evidence-based solutions.
- Lapointe and Kelsey Roden called for acknowledgment of addiction as a health issue and criticized the stigma and prohibition surrounding it.
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