British Columbia Ends Pilot on Drug Decriminalization
Published on: Jan. 15, 2026, 6:24 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
British Columbia is concluding its three-year trial on decriminalizing small amounts of drugs. The initiative aimed to encourage help-seeking behaviors but failed to meet expectations, prompting the move back to criminalization. Focus shifts now to enhancing mental health and addiction care systems.
