Federal prisons in Canada are distributing paper straws to inmates as part of a new initiative aimed at reducing harm from drug use, according to an internal memo obtained by staff. The move follows concerns over unsafe practices linked to substance abuse behind bars, with officials emphasizing the need for safer alternatives. Critics and advocates have raised questions about the broader implications of drug policies in correctional facilities. The memo highlights a shift toward harm reduction strategies within the prison system.
Canada is giving paper straws to convicts across federal prisons for “safer snorting,” according to a memo to Corrections Canada staff shared on social media.
