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B.C. becomes first province to provide universal coverage for opioid treatments

  • British Columbia is offering universal coverage for opioid agonist treatments to help those with substance use disorders.
  • As of June 6, full coverage is available to B.C. residents with an active medical services plan, expanding access to approximately 1,638 people who had been paying out of pocket.
  • Opioid agonist treatment involves medication such as methadone and differs from safer supply, which offers pharmaceutical alternatives to illicit drugs. The move aims to prevent deaths and help people stabilize their lives.
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SooToday.com broke the news in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
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