Pushing through misinformation and stigma is the aim of the film choice for the next White Rock film screening.
Planned for Jan. 31 at 6:30 p.m., the film Toxic will be screening at White Rock Community Centre, hosted by the newly named South Rock Social Justice Society, formerly White Rock Social Justice Film Society.
The documentary film is on the topic of the toxic drug crisis in Vancouver, that is affecting people across B.C. — so much so that the crisis is the leading preventable cause of death in the province for those age 10 to 59.
On average, five people a day are dying from the toxic drugs in the province.
"An important step in preventing these deaths is cutting through the misinformation and misunderstandings about this societal crisis and informing people of the reality," states an advisory about the event.
At the event will also be the director, Robert Colbourne, and guests Guy Felicella, a harm reduction and recovery advocate, and Daniel Snyder from Langley Community Action Team to answer questions from the public.
Between Jan. 1, 2024 and Oct. 31, 2024, 1,925 people died from overdose in B.C.
Naloxone training will also be available before and after the film's screening.
- with files from Lauren Collins
