According to the New Brunswick coroner's office, from January to the end of June, there have been 17 drug-related deaths in New Brunswick.

Mothers who lost their children to drug addiction are sharing their stories and painting the valley purple to mark International Overdose Awareness Day on Monday.

The $1.9 million will be used for a police outreach team that will refer drug users and overdose victims to support services in Peterborough.

The photo is part of a national campaign aimed at signalling support for harm-reduction measures to prevent overdose deaths. 

B.C. Premier John Horgan is formally asking the federal government to decriminalize possession of illegal drugs for personal use.

Police are investigating a sudden death in Kenora, Ont., on Sunday and warning the public about the harmful effects of a drug known as 'yellow down' or 'purple down.'

“These three calls highlight the difficult work our members do in a community that is, like many others, dealing with addictions and mental health issues."

The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit says they have seen a dramatic increase of opioid overdoses during the coronavirus crisis.

Alberta Health Services has come out with a warning for those who use illegal drugs after the number of calls for opioid-related emergencies more than doubled in Edmonton last month over the same month last year.

For those dealing with addiction, life amid the COVID-19 pandemic has only deepened the struggle.