Alberta Fentanyl Deaths
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COVID-19 pandemic having ‘stark effects’ on opioid-related deaths in AlbertaThe number of people who have died of opioid overdoses in Alberta between April and June this year is more than any three-month period recorded in the last four years.HealthSep 23, 2020
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Alberta watching B.C. opioid lawsuit closely, too soon to follow suit: health ministerAlberta Health Minister Sarah Hoffman said the province is watching legal action in British Columbia closely, as that province announced a proposed class-action lawsuit against dozens of pharmaceutical companies.CanadaAug 30, 2018
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Alberta fentanyl deaths continue to rise in 2018 — but at a slower rateAlberta health officials say there were 228 overdose deaths from Jan. 1 through to early May, which, if the rate remains steady, would mean about 660 by the end of 2018.HealthJul 5, 2018
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Alberta child advocate releases info about 12 youth opioid-linked deathsThe province has released its latest investigative review on the opioid-related deaths of 12 young people.HealthJun 26, 2018
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Alberta Health report suggests number of fentanyl overdose deaths still highA new report by Alberta Health fentanyl use continues to be a critical issue in the province.CrimeJun 1, 2018
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Opioid-related deaths continue to soar in Alberta, up 40% over last yearAlberta's opioid crisis is showing no signs of abating, as new numbers released by the province show a 40 per cent increase in opioid-related deaths so far this year over last.HealthNov 27, 2017
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241 fentanyl-related deaths in Alberta in first half of 2017Alberta continues to see high numbers of overdose deaths related to fentanyl and other opioids.CanadaAug 16, 2017
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113 fentanyl-related deaths in Alberta in first 3 months of 2017New numbers released by the province Friday show 113 people died of apparent fentanyl overdoses in Alberta in the first three months of 2017.CanadaMay 19, 2017
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Edmonton accelerates plan to offer safe injection services in inner cityA report heading to city hall early next week suggests there is support from Edmontonians when it comes to offering medically supervised safe injection sites in the city.CanadaApr 27, 2017
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Heroin laced with deadly drug carfentanil found in Strathcona CountyAn ongoing drug investigation in Strathcona County has uncovered heroin that is laced with the dangerous and potentially deadly drug carfentanil.CanadaJan 20, 2017
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