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Grieving Dad Fights Opioid Crisis After Son's Death
18 Sep
Summary
- A father shares his pain after losing his 19-year-old son to an opioid overdose.
- An ex-RCMP officer speaks on organized crime and the drug trade's impact.
- Mandatory treatment is proposed as a solution to the opioid crisis.
Brent Scrimgeour lost his 19-year-old son, Joey, to an opioid overdose three years ago, an event that profoundly impacted his life. He is now dedicated to helping other parents avoid such devastating loss. Scrimgeour is collaborating with Garry Clement, a former RCMP undercover operative with extensive experience in combating organized crime and the drug trade.
Clement, who grew up locally, will share his insights at South Huron District High School in Exeter today. He stresses that purchasing drugs fuels organized crime, which encompasses activities like human trafficking and fraud. Clement believes that a significant portion of the drug trade involves opioids, leading to thousands of Canadian deaths annually.
Clement proposes mandatory treatment as the sole solution to the opioid crisis, drawing parallels to military service for structure. Scrimgeour also advocates for stricter penalties for drug dealers. Both men are determined to prevent more young lives from being tragically cut short by drug-related issues.
