Alberta Overdose Crisis

• Alberta data reveals deadliest month for toxic drug fatalities in 7 years

  This is the first time the province updated its substance use surveillance system since January.

  Health

  Jun 26, 2023
  
• Smith says Compassionate Intervention Act a ‘last resort’ in Alberta

  Premier Danielle Smith said every person has the opportunity to "get their lives back" through treatment and recovery, claiming the new legislation is going to save lives.

  Health

  Apr 24, 2023
  
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• Drug decriminalization in province ‘premature’ says Alberta police chiefs

  The Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police said a "systemic and ordered approach" must be in place before the province can consider decriminalizing drugs.

  Health

  Feb 22, 2023
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• Alberta urgently needs to address potent drug supply, overdose crisis: health experts

  ``Alberta is kind of a black box ... because it does not do anything to monitor the illegal drug supply here.''

  Health

  Jul 27, 2021