Alberta Toxic Drug Crisis
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More and more toxic drug deaths in Alberta are happening in public. Why?For the first time since 2018, the majority of toxic drug deaths in Alberta are happening in public spaces rather than private residences.HealthJan 24
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More than 1,100 people died from toxic drugs in Alberta so far in 2023According to the province's substance use surveillance system, 161 people died from toxic drugs in July 2023.HealthOct 10, 2023
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‘Just can’t leave a person’: how to respond to potential overdoses on the streetBoyle Street's overdose prevention team responded to at least 13 drug poisonings during the first week of August.HealthAug 12, 2023
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Alberta data reveals deadliest month for toxic drug fatalities in 7 yearsThis is the first time the province updated its substance use surveillance system since January.HealthJun 26, 2023
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Smith says Compassionate Intervention Act a ‘last resort’ in AlbertaPremier 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.HealthApr 24, 2023
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Alberta’s involuntary addictions treatment law violates Charter rights, expert saysThe policy is part of the United Conservative government's model of recovery and treatment while stripping down harm reduction resources like supervised consumption sitesHealthApr 19, 2023
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