Drug Users

• Parents, politicians call for care, compassion on 7th anniversary of B.C. overdose crisis

  Paramedics went from responding to roughly 14,000 overdose calls in 2016 to more than 33,000 in 2022, according to B.C. Emergency Health Services.

  Health

  Apr 14, 2023
  
• BC Liberal candidate apologizes for 2012 comments about drug users being ‘criminals’

  Bruce Banman made the comments in a 2012 news article while he was Abbotsford's mayor.

  Politics

  Sep 28, 2020
  
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• Physical distancing: B.C. drug users can now access medication more safely

  The coronavirus pandemic has elevated concerns about the health of drug users who may find it difficult to adhere to physical-distancing guidelines.

  Health

  Apr 15, 2020
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• New mobile clinic brings physical, mental health care to at-risk Ottawans

  The clinic on wheels hopes to make it easier and more comfortable for Ottawa's most vulnerable and underserved citizens to access primary health services.

  Health

  Jan 14, 2020
• Study says B.C.’s housing policies mean drug users can be targeted for eviction

  Evictions leading to homelessness can also mean people lose touch with their trusted drug dealer, which can lead to overdoses.

  Mar 28, 2019
• City officials say needle collection strategies are paying off in Lethbridge

  City officials say a proactive approach being taken to battle needle debris in Lethbridge is paying off so far.

  Health

  Nov 21, 2018
• Vernon volunteer group says it has picked up hundreds of needles

  The Polson Avengers routinely cleanup needles in parks and public spaces around the city.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2018
• Safe injection site coming to Kingston

  Kingston's Street Health Centre will be adding a safe injection site to its services this summer.

  Canada

  May 10, 2018
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• 3 out of 4 Canadians say they’re aware of the opioid crisis, advocates say it’s not enough

  "There is an awareness of it, but there's also a massive amount of disconnect."

  Health

  Jan 9, 2018
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• City of Langley to test outdoor disposal bins for used needles

  The pilot program would involve setting up outdoor disposal bins for addicts to properly throw away their needles, rather than dropping them in public spaces.

  Health

  Oct 11, 2017