"Our notion of prevention is very weak," Dr. Kerr said. "We do not really
acknowledge the social determinants of addiction such as poverty, lack of
housing and troubled early childhoods. . . . If we want to get serious, we
need to address the social conditions."

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Detoxifying Vancouver's drug culture
Waiting times drop, and more addicts seek treatment in city programs
DEBORAH JONES

Special to The Globe and Mail

VANCOUVER -- Six years ago, Vancouver drug addicts who decided to break the
habit had a six-week wait to enter a withdrawal program. By the time
services were available, many of them gave up. Today, the wait is at most
two days, and enrolment in so-called detox facilities is growing... SNIP

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