McGill student teaches how to save lives with naloxone
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
A McGill University student is giving free workshops on how to use naloxone, an antidote to opioid overdoses. Continue reading
Drug Overdose
Fraser Health issues north Surrey drug alert after 12 people overdose in 4 hours
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Officials said they were unable to provide any identifying characteristics of the substance involved. Continue reading
Woman’s heartbreaking obituary sheds light on realities of opioid addiction
“We take comfort in knowing that Maddie is surrounded by light, free from the struggle that haunted her.” Continue reading
Edmonton teenager calls for overdose education after ‘life-or-death’ situation
By Kendra Slugoski Reporter
An Edmonton teenager believes her actions saved a man from a potentially deadly overdose. Continue reading
Overdose deaths in Vancouver stay steady in September, but officials say number is still too high
The city says 26 people died of a suspected overdose last month, compared to 25 in August. Continue reading
Heroin laced with fentanyl hitting the streets of Saskatoon
By Meaghan Craig Reporter
It’s a relatively small percentage compared to other drugs but what is concerning is that in some cases in Saskatoon, heroin is laced with fentanyl. Continue reading
Province introducing enhanced security measures at troubled London jail to address drug overdoses
Minister Tibollo wouldn’t comment on the cost of the initiatives, only saying that the province is “using resources already in the system.” Continue reading
BC Coroners Service releases expanded findings of overdose deaths
The BC Coroners Service released a comprehensive report on drug overdose deaths between 2016 and 2017. Continue reading
Overwhelming demand at Edmonton supervised consumption sites in first 6 months
Overall, 208 overdoses have been reversed and countless more have been prevented, according to those who operate the services. Between March 23 and Sept. 2, 14,997 people visited the sites. Continue reading
7 people dead of suspected drug overdoses at Vietnamese EDM festival
Hanoi’s VEW, Vietnam’s biggest EDM festival, ended with seven casualties and five left comatose. Continue reading
