Alberta opioid crisis
Alberta government announces plan to join class-action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers, distributors
The Alberta government says it’s joining a class-action lawsuit to recoup health-care costs related to the opioid crisis. Continue reading
Alberta’s supervised consumption, overdose prevention sites have 100% overdose reversal rate: report
The report from the Alberta Community Council on HIV (ACCH) suggests 300,000 people have visited Alberta’s six supervised consumption sites and one overdose prevention site. Continue reading
University of Calgary, AHS launch course to help doctors taper patients off opioids
The University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services launched a course for doctors to learn how to properly prescribe and taper patients off opioids on Monday. Continue reading
Calgary mother issues warning to parents following daughter’s fatal fentanyl overdose
By Tracy Nagai Reporter and Co-anchor
A Calgary mother is sharing her story of loss in hopes of bringing more awareness to the ongoing opioid crisis in Alberta. Continue reading
Calgary scientists believe they’re close to producing non-addictive painkillers
By Joel Senick Anchor and reporter
A team of Calgary-based scientists believe they are only years away from being able to producer safer commercial pain-killing medication. Continue reading
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
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’
By Malika Karim Video Journalist
“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
By Malika Karim Video Journalist
Officials responded to more than 50 overdose calls in Lethbridge this week. Continue reading