Episode 56: Extraordinary Circumstances

In episode 56, we talk to safe supply patients, prescribers and experts about BC's embattled "Prescribed Alternatives" program.

Crackdown is produced on the territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh nations.

Our editorial board is Dean Wilson, Jeff Louden, Laura Shaver, Samona Marsh, Delilah Gregg, Ryan Maddeaux, Scotty Archonous and Martin Steward. Rest in peace Shelda Kastor, Dave Murray, Greg Fresz and Chereece Keewatin.

This episode was conceptualized, written, and produced by Sam Fenn, Alex de Boer, Lisa Hale and Garth Mullins. It was funded by The BC Association of People on Opioid Maintenance, a CIHR Community Based Research Grant and our Patreon supporters.

Thanks to our academic partners Jade Boyd, Andrew Ivsins and Shaughna Cooper as well as to all the people who spoke with us for this episode: Flo Ranville, Martin Steward, Hawkfeather Peterson, Heather Tunold, Jess Wilder, Ryan Herriot, Jenny McDougall, Courtney, Pockets, Bernie Pauly, and everyone at the BC Association of People on Opioid Maintenance.

Crackdown’s theme song was written and produced by Garth and Sam. All other music by Blue Dot Sessions. Mix by Sam Fenn.

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Thanks for listening. Stay safe and keep six.