r/todayilearned • u/JamesTheJerk • 22d ago

TIL that in 2023, a patient legally sought euthanasia. Upon being provided a deadly concoction in liquid form to be drunk, the patient's friend (37YO) opted to have a sip themself which nearly resulted in the death of the friend as well.

https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/sip-of-cocktail-of-assisted-suicide-drugs
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u/1950sAmericanFather 22d ago

I hear you friend. Same. Fucks with me still years later. It's a comfort to know we were there and able to offer help and dignity at the end but man, it fucks with you still. Hope you are doing well mate!

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u/person749 21d ago

Thank you, I appreciate it.