Is Safe Supply a Viable Option to the Overdose Crisis? | Guy Felicella | TEDxBearCreekPark

[@mmmaaaabbb]

Just giving my input on this. I've been on safe supply for two years and it has saved my life and I am so thankful for it. I've been going to the pharmacy every morning to get my kadian and my Dilaudid which I take with one injection before going for my daily workout. I am a productive member of society(have a job, relationship, and am very healthy going to the gym everyday). I was 130lbs when I started and had overdosed and almost died numerous times. I am now 175lbs and very happy with my life. Thanks to safe supply

[@MinistryInside]

Do you have to take your kadian observed? how many 8mg pills are you on

[@mmmaaaabbb]

@@MinistryInside I am on 240mg of kadian and I take it at the pharmacy in the morning when I pickup my Dilaudid's. Regarding the Dilaudids I get 24mg (3x8mg pills) which I take home and inject before working out!

[@BenWinder108]

​@@mmmaaaabbbthats insane lmfao That is just a junkie with a prescription lol I live in Canada I don't care about the safe supply because I buy them from the junkies off the street. Very cheap d8 for five bucks

[@MichaelThomas-ll1hw]

Do you plan on getting off? Or just doing dilaudid and kadian forever ?

[@katrinastephenson8358]

I have worked as a RN, BSN for years with people that use drugs or self medicate. Thanks for your voice and advocacy. Anyone that hasn’t walked in the shoes that have battled in the frontlines of the overdose crisis should not say anything negative about what Guy has to say especially since it is based not only on someone’s pain, what he talks about is based on evidence. Harm Reduction is evidenced based. Safe supply is evidence based. And it is health care. Be kind. Guy is sharing because he is caring. Thank you for sharing.

[@guyfelicella3868]

I appreciate your support! Thank you!

[@anthonymc6797]

Self medicate? taking drugs because they are in withdrawal. Self medicate . LMFAO

[@Joe-pc3hs]

Emotions arent evidence based practice.

[@MegaAnimeforlife]

@@Joe-pc3hsactually the data shows safe supply means less death moron

[@MegaAnimeforlife]

@@anthonymc6797no there’s way more reasons then just withdraw your being dense

[@petejansen695]

Guy, you don’t know me, but I am so proud of you. You’ve turned tragedy into triumph and a mess into a message. Well done sir. I applaud you.

[@guyfelicella3868]

Thank you Peter! I appreciate your support.

[@spowyatt7116]

I can’t believe this only has 8400 views. More doctors and politicians need to watch this

[@roseoverdose6451]

look how badly this has back fired over the last 4 years. record breaking overdoses now in Vancouver since "safe supply" was introduced. not to be a bummer but this guy has done some f**cked up things from what i've heard. putting a knife to a womans throat to rob her, abused his girlfriends and went to jail for it. he is acting like a victim here, but he was absolutely an abuser as well. he kinda leaves that part out. i know if he was my abuser, i wouldn't be good for my mental health seeing him praised like this. i'd like to know how much the bc ndp are paying him to endorse their drug programs. i know hes getting paid to speak etc. sorry, just playing devils advocate here.

[@spowyatt7116]

As well in reply to the rest of your comment…. Everyone has done bad things they regret. It does not mean they can’t change and do good now and in the future. Everyone deserves a second chance. I’m sure you would want a second chance if you needed it as well. So instead of throwing shade on someone for the sake of slinging dirt at then maybe make a constructive comment… just playing devils advocate

[@tony5359]

Using this Ted Talk in my research paper talking about harm reduction and safe supply in rural communities. The information provided by Guy who is a person with lived experience is inspirational. I just want to say thank you for sharing Guy and I wish you the best.

[@anthonymc6797]

Wonderful, why not spread the non-profitable, evidence based, peer reviewed by my best friends and co-workers , success of the Vancouver Model into every village . Congrats you are now a scientist. Elizabeth Holmes has a TedMed Talk as well - don't miss out

[@danielsnyder1]

Our drug policies cause more harm than the substances themselves... in fact our drug policies are the exact reason the street supply is so toxic. Perhaps it's time to consider a new approach... Well spoken Guy, thank you.

[@anthonymc6797]

Is not a fact. People need to take responsibility . Is not everyone else's job to supply drugs. However is much profit . You had a problem with drugs is your problem. You fix that and there is plenty of help . Most don't believe they have a problem and don't want help. But they want free drugs. The drug supply is toxic because it is impossible to keep up with the demand . Because there is never enough As well people want fentanyl. There are many articles on that , why don't you do a bit of research. Afghanistan has plenty of safe supply . Maybe call them up and see how that is going.

[@lucasstanding6510]

@@anthonymc6797 as a psychopharmacology researcher and harm reduction specialist... I will say that you are quite uninformed on this issue. But I won't argue with you. It's just unfortunate to see the stigma shining through your comment. I hope you find the compassion to change your perspective.

[@MegaAnimeforlife]

@@anthonymc6797ugh Ignorance I bet your a neo conservative moron that probably supports genocide no wonder you don’t care if people die

[@anthonymc6797]

@@MegaAnimeforlife LOL, all you do is call people names and accuse of crimes against humanity. You are so progressive. Good luck with your drug addiction

[@exponentmantissa5598]

@@lucasstanding6510 just a FYI last year safe supply in BC killed 22 people who purchased pills that were diverted. This is 22 people that were directly killed by safe supply. It is a disaster. If you are in Vancouver go to hastings and main in the morning when the addicts get their pills. You can literally buy 100s or thousands if you hang around long enough. The majority of it is sold to get cash for fentanyl. Now who would have thought that an addict would do that?

[@freedom-ep4xe]

Legalize and regulate all drugs

[@andrzejcelinski1]

I have heard you speak many times, and each time your words continue to impact me emotionally and motivate me in countless ways. Thank you.

[@ronnewell6555]

Guy, thank you and continue to fight the battle. If we as a society do not offer the help required to the addict when they are ready, we are failing ourselves as well as the people who are affected by this disease. Great message.

[@beautynjewels]

Methadone is so cardio toxic that we need this option desperately! Methadone isn’t cutting it anymore!

[@enewell1646]

A message everyone should hear!

[@anthonymc6797]

@count ac Can you give the link to that video./ I can't seem to find . This "Guy" is with the Big pharmacy

[@ashferg5897]

I've had addiction issues and I'll tell you it was my family giving me a bottom line and sticking to it, was the only reason I got sober. This safe supply and safe injection sites, is NOT the answer. EDUCATION IS THE ANSWER!!!!!

[@thatsthequestion2614]

Well said Guy, excellent message. I'm just about to celebrate 12 months clean myself

[@beautynjewels]

Please come to America!!! We need this

[@breezeclear5416]

TREMENDOUS Thank you! Powerful words for this upside down world. Guy you are giving hope And saving thousands of Lives with such HIGHLY VALUABLE INFORMATION! GOD 🙏🙏 BLESS YOU!

[@anthonymc6797]

LOL, Get off the drugs.

[@MegaAnimeforlife]

@@anthonymc6797you just live in fiary tale land humans have been going drugs for 1000s of years and continue to use them why do you care anyways why would someone use be able to tell someone esle what they would put in they’re body geez

[@brandyhuffman8672]

Thank u guy for finally letting everyone know this is a disease, that needs treated everyday just like sugar diabetes, keep doing God's work.

[@BenWinder108]

Yeah not treated with cancer level pain medication lol treatment doesn't equal enabling😂

[@nom.de.plume.778]

Seen him on the news today giving back in the dtes. I did time with him in the late 90's. Super good guy.

[@dylanmajor4359]

thank you been off methadoneof 10+ years and im of alcahol thank you to understand

[@BenWinder108]

Thankfully in Canada they give all the drug addicts 8 mg Dilaudid pills I think for a day. Which is made them very cheap on the street for all of us people that actually have pain and can't get our medication because of addicts. 😂 Whatever works best is even better than I'm sure what a doctor would prescribe for pain.

[@AliensAnonymus]

Thanks Guy, you are a champion of our cause. Brilliantly presented touching and enlightening video. Society has to change. Legalise, regulate, provide harm reduction do not discriminate. ✌️ and ❤️ .

[@artanywhere7256]

I have anxiety and depression, that could easily be me. Think

[@jessicamichalofsky4978]

Well stated

[@mattdobbs-dr2rt]

Play the victim and die, quit and live😊

[@safura2006]

Great

[@vkeenan55]

Everybody self soothes. Harm reduction programs come with criteria. It’s no secret; be nice.

[@DrewCouver56]

This is the worst. Yes, Offering a safe supply like the so called crazy monkey prescription that they offer is an option. But really. There has a got a e a better way. The Swiss also fine citizens $200 for littering on the street. can't compare. don't get me wrong. It is great work you're doing Guy, but I think that safe supply is not the best.

[@anthonymc6797]

Maybe try "SMART RECOVERY" It has been around for 26 years. They have almost 100 members across Canada. They almost had a meeting in Atlantic Canada a few years ago.

[@xz5976]

I hear u instead of have ppl buy fentanyl on the street offer em a patch YES

[@Karma-zx8qe]

Unfortunately, this "Guy's" story is very rare. Most addicts will not reach this level of achievement esp that far from behind...

[@anthonymc6797]

Sometimes stories are modified to suit the product they are selling. A standing ovation from all the people who would profit from this idea . You are right 99 people dead from continuing to use yet one person lives and so "harm reduction saves lives".

[@Ex-HomelessSoul]

Not true. It's the level of incompetence, in those working with addicts &/or homeless, that hinders their level of achievements. I'm a perfect example of that. It's also the message I most try to convey to others. Also.. What happens to all the real addicts needing help, while they create more homeless, hereon addicts. 99% of addicts I knew/ran with, were crack/meth heads. The needle & spoon was always a secondary option. I've walked most these Canadian city streets homeless, drunk, and high on crack. Most addicts are cross addicted, and will use what's available. Peace

[@Mbee4444]

@@anthonymc6797 Harm reduction methods save many lives. Seatbelts & life jackets are harm reduction methods. We desperately need more and better options for people with substance use disorders.

[@tombillard5264]

its not a disorder man. 33 yrs of criminal behaviour you should be lifer in jail not giving lectures an oh yeah putting poison in your body is supposed to do harm get it?

[@breezeclear5416]

Maybe your mouth is the real poison

[@dwaynestrohm887]

Nice to see MENSA represented in the comments

[@MinistryInside]

Taking the prescribed safe supply opiods, as directed, have saved many lives. It's not just stopping the overdoses, it's stopping criminal behaviour, the feeling and guilt of pawning off your stuff, etc, it's gotten many people back on their feet.

[@MegaAnimeforlife]

So people should be in prison for life for a victimless crime jeez you nor the government should have a say what someone else puts in they’re body it’s not hurting you or affecting you

[@MegaAnimeforlife]

You think it’s not a disease is your opinion not a fact accepted by the medical community

[@alexiscormier7225]

smart recovery doesn't work - 12 steps do

[@anthonymc6797]

But if you go there you will look really , really smart . Or sound smart. Or at least think they are smart.

[@anthonymc6797]

4:15 says he "battled" drug addiction for 33 years . LOL , doing drugs is not "battling" drug addiction. His last Ted talk set the record for least viewed in history of Ted talks . I guess we could call him "The Poor Man's Johann Hari". Anyway good to see going to prison helped him to finally stop.

[@breezeclear5416]

You should live on the Moon. Your just too smart for this planet

[@anthonymc6797]

@@breezeclear5416 Care to explain how in other stories he goes on about how he was "gang related" selling drugs and other crimes. "Gang bangin' up da hood" is not battling addiction. Then he complains police arrested and harassed him simply because he was homeless and did drugs .Maybe because they have "gang units" and they treat gang members a certain way. Goes from tough guy to poor addict which ever suits his story. This "Guy" is a clown. And by the way YOUR use of the word should be "You're" as in YOU ARE. Say 'NO" to drugs .

[@MegaAnimeforlife]

@@anthonymc6797okay Nancy Reagan