The family of 13-year-old Brianna MacDonald is urging changes to treatment for addicts who are minors. MacDonald is thought to have died from an overdose last month in an Abbotsford, B.C. homeless camp.

Her grieving parents say their ongoing attempts to get Brianna help for her addictions and mental health issues were ignored. They say the system failed Brianna when she was discharged from a care facility despite repeated requests from them to keep her there and administer treatment.

Parents of B.C, teen who died of suspected overdose in homeless camp are advocating for changes to law governing involuntary treatment.{ai:summary}<p>The family of Brianna MacDonald, a 13-year-old who died from an overdose in a homeless camp, is calling for changes in treatment for underage addicts. They allege systemic failures in securing necessary help for her addictions and mental health issues.  </p><p>Her parents emphasize that their repeated requests for continued treatment were overlooked, contributing to their daughter's tragic outcome. #health</p>

B.C. parents seek changes after daughter, 13, dies of overdose in homeless encampment

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