Drug Overdose

• B.C. coroner reports 158 toxic drug deaths in September, 19% drop from 2024

  The BC Coroners Service says in a statement that fentanyl or its analogs were found in the system of 84 per cent of those who were tested.

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  Nov 3
  
• U.S. overdose deaths fell 27% in 2024, a new 1-year record

  An estimated 80,000 people died from overdoses last year, according to provisional Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data released Wednesday, a 27 per cent drop from 2023.

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  May 14
  
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• Death of 15-year-old in Campbell River from suspected drug overdose prompts warning

  The investigation into the teen's death led police to believe that a combination of Dilaudid and non-prescription cough medication was the cause of the fatal overdose.

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  Apr 22
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• B.C. teen who died of drug overdose remembered with moment of silence at his school

  Karen and Greg Dunlap said they hope that by sharing their son's story, it will spark more discussion about addiction and mental health.

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  Apr 15
• Toxic drugs blamed for person’s death at supervised consumption site in London, Ont.

  The head of London, Ont.’s supervised consumption site says a recent overdose there is a 'tragic loss' but 'highlights the ongoing risk posed by the increasing toxic drug supply.'

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  Oct 4, 2024
• 3 men charged in drug trafficking operation linked to overdose deaths

  Calgary police charge three men with 49 offences as part of separate drug trafficking investigations connected to two fatal overdoses.

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  Jun 24, 2024
• ‘Alarming increase’ in Kingston drug overdoses, officials say

  Health officials say there's been a 30 per cent increase in drug poisonings in Kingston since Saturday

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  Apr 30, 2024
• B.C. girl who lost dad to overdose says there needs to be more support for families

  "He was the type of guy, he wanted to help everyone or like as many people as he could, which see where I get it from now," Bocking Reid told Global News.

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  Apr 10, 2024
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• 1 death, several overdoses linked to suspected consumption of counterfeit pills

  Counterfeit pills that look like pharmaceutical tablets are in wide circulation in Montreal. Samples were found to contain synthetic opioids 25 times more potent than fentanyl.

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  Apr 5, 2024
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• As drug deaths continue, Belleville, Ont. urges province for support

  Belleville urges provincial aid for new detox center amidst rising drug deaths. Public Health reports 6 more fatalities in 3 weeks. Urgent action needed.

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  Mar 26, 2024