Opioid Crisis
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Spike in overdoses prompts drug poisoning alert for Northumberland CountyThe Haliburton, Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit is connecting recent opioid drug poisonings with a light yellow or green substance being sold as fentanyl or 'down.'HealthMay 9
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N.B. man writes children’s book about harsh realities of drug addictionA Saint John man has decided to write a children's book about the dangers of drug abuse. He says that kids should be better educated about the harsh realities of addiction.FeaturesMay 8
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Ottawa approves B.C.’s ask for public drug use ban in decriminalization pilotAt the start of 2023, B.C. began its three-year decriminalization pilot project as the province grapples with high rates of opioid addiction.CanadaMay 7
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Peterborough health unit issues alert following overdose spikeThe health unit says two substances — light yellow and pink or light green — are being sold as down. The drugs contain bromazolam, a powerful sedative not approved in Canada.HealthMay 6
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Poilievre blames B.C. decriminalization, drug policy for record deathsConservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accuses 'radical activists, bureaucrats and pharmacists' of 'making a fortune' off of B.C.'s opioid crisis.CanadaMay 2
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Addiction a ‘health-care crisis’ as B.C. eyes public drug use ban: ministerMental Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks says B.C.'s application to recriminalize public drug use is still under review and maintains addictions is a health crisis.CanadaApr 29
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B.C. drug policy shift will target vulnerable and houseless, advocates sayAdvocates for drug users are raising concerns about B.C.'s request for Health Canada to empower police to step in when they see illicit drug use in public spaces.HealthApr 28
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Senior police officers say B.C. is not better off after drug decriminalizationThere is more controversy surrounding the B.C. government's drug decriminalization pilot program after comments from two of the most senior police officers in the province.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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‘Drive to Destigmatize’ held on 8th anniversary of declaration of B.C.’s toxic drug emergencyCommunity advocates and supporters gathered in Richmond for the Drive to Destigmatize event, an event aimed at raising awareness about drug use and the toxic drug crisis.HealthApr 14
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