Edmonton Councillor proposes giving out opioids to fight drug crisis
By Fletcher Kent Reporter
Councillor Scott McKeen is suggesting a radical approach to tackling Alberta’s opioid crisis. Continue reading
Alberta opioid crisis
Canadian drug policy expert says it’s time to legalize all drugs
By Jennifer Crosby Anchor
A leading expert on drug policy says the war on drugs has failed and Canada needs to embrace full legalization. Continue reading
Lethbridge shelter staff re-enact overdose response: ‘They do whatever it takes’
“A lot of overdoses occur in peoples’ homes and for many people, this is their home.” Continue reading
Bob Layton: Those hooked on opioids have my empathy
Walking a mile in another person’s shoes can be a great education. Continue reading
Jason Kenney criticized over safe consumption site comments
Officials responded to more than 50 overdose calls in Lethbridge this week. Continue reading
New opioid awareness campaign set for Alberta restaurants, bars, trains
The opioid crisis in Alberta continues to worsen, with provincial numbers released in November showing a 40 per cent increase in opioid-related deaths. Continue reading
New government data shows Alberta carfentanil deaths increased by 330% in 2017
As politicians, health authorities and first responders try to get a handle on Alberta’s opioid crisis, new figures released by the province show there was a significant uptick in the number of carfentanil deaths in 2017 from the year before. Continue reading
Calgary first responders see 250% spike in opioid-related calls in 2017
The Calgary Fire Department said it’s seen a 250 per cent increase in opioid-related calls in the past year. Continue reading
Red Deer gets 20 new detox beds in response to opioid crisis
The Alberta government is expanding detox services in Red Deer to deal with the growing opioid crisis. Continue reading
Alberta government denies increase in support funding despite more addicts dying
By Jill Croteau Reporter
“It would have been suicide. I would have used until I died if I hadn’t got into this program.” Continue reading