Inmates Getting Paper Straws in Canadian Prisons for ‘Safer Snorting’ of Drugs

Canada Providing 'Safer' Paraphernalia to Federal Prisoners Despite Prohibiting Drug Use

Canada is providing paper straws and commercial grade foil to inmates in its federal prisons for what harm reduction advocates call “safer” drug abuse, despite existing rules prohibiting illegal drug use in lockups.

Inmates getting paper straws in Canadian prisons for ‘safer snorting’ of drugs

Canada is giving paper straws to convicts across federal prisons for “safer snorting,” according to a memo to Corrections Canada staff shared on social media.

Canadian prisons to give 'safe snorting' drug kits to inmates

Correctional Service of Canada will hand out paper straws intended for inhaling substances in powdered form or inhaling vapor from heated substances and foil strips for 'safer smoking.'