Opioids
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Quebec court approves class action alleging opioid makers misled users about risksThe class action includes everyone in Quebec who was diagnosed with opioid use disorder after being prescribed opioid medications between 1996 and the present.HealthApr 16
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Over 25% of young Canadian deaths linked to opioids amid pandemic: studyAcross Canada, the burden of premature opioid-related deaths doubled between 2019 and 2021, representing more than one-quarter of deaths among younger adults, a study found.HealthApr 15
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Kitchener man charged with manslaughter after opioid death in Huron CountyA Kitchener man is facing a manslaughter charge in connection with a 2023 opioid overdose death in Huron County, according to Ontario Provincial Police.CrimeApr 2
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Drug alert issued in Waterloo Region after 3 suspected fatal overdoses in 7 daysA drug alert has been issued for Waterloo Region after three people died over the past week from suspected overdoses or drug poisonings.CanadaMar 27
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Eby downplays Danielle Smith’s safe supply worry after B.C. seizureBritish Columbia Premier David Eby is downplaying concerns raised by his Alberta counterpart Danielle Smith about the diversion of safe supply opioids from B.C.PoliticsMar 8
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An opioid 25 times stronger than fentanyl shows crisis is worsening: expertsExperts said opioid and addictions concerns from Belleville, Ont., and Quebec City are linked — and that both indicate a worsening crisis and more overdoses.CanadaFeb 13
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Opioid 25 times more powerful than fentanyl detected in Quebec City regionThe Quebec City regional public health authority warned the compound, protonitazepyne, presents a high risk of overdose, which may require several doses of naloxone.HealthFeb 11
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Belleville police warn to avoid city’s downtown due to ‘overdose emergency’Police say emergency crews were called to 13 overdoses in an hour TuesdayHealthFeb 6
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Community drug alert issued for Waterloo RegionAfter six overdose-related deaths in 12 days, the Waterloo Region Integrated Drug Strategy issued a community drug alert for the area.CanadaJan 23
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Peterborough area reports record 78 fatal drug overdoses in 2023According to Peterborough Public Health's, the month of December 2023 saw nine reported deaths from drug poisonings, putting the final year-end total at 78 — up from 59 in 2022.HealthJan 12
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