OTTAWA — Provincial leaders ought to focus on improving access to treatment before deciding whether those struggling with addiction should decide to go on their own or involuntarily, Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya’ara Saks said Friday.&nbsp;

Saks appeared before reporters to announce the launch of a $150-million fund that cities and First Nations can apply to access to fund programs that help them respond to the overdose crisis, which public health experts say is driven by an increasingly toxic drug supply.

"Before we contemplate voluntary or involuntary treatment, I would like to see provinces and territories ... have treatment access."{ai:summary}Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya’ara Saks emphasized the need for provincial leaders to enhance treatment access for addiction before considering voluntary or involuntary options for individuals. This announcement coincided with the launch of a $150-million fund for cities and First Nations to address the overdose crisis.The fund aims to support programs that respond to the challenges posed by a toxic drug supply. #health

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