Drug Users
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Parents, politicians call for care, compassion on 7th anniversary of B.C. overdose crisisParamedics went from responding to roughly 14,000 overdose calls in 2016 to more than 33,000 in 2022, according to B.C. Emergency Health Services.HealthApr 14, 2023
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BC Liberal candidate apologizes for 2012 comments about drug users being ‘criminals’Bruce Banman made the comments in a 2012 news article while he was Abbotsford's mayor.PoliticsSep 28, 2020
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Physical distancing: B.C. drug users can now access medication more safelyThe coronavirus pandemic has elevated concerns about the health of drug users who may find it difficult to adhere to physical-distancing guidelines.HealthApr 15, 2020
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New mobile clinic brings physical, mental health care to at-risk OttawansThe clinic on wheels hopes to make it easier and more comfortable for Ottawa's most vulnerable and underserved citizens to access primary health services.HealthJan 14, 2020
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Study says B.C.’s housing policies mean drug users can be targeted for evictionEvictions leading to homelessness can also mean people lose touch with their trusted drug dealer, which can lead to overdoses.Mar 28, 2019
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City officials say needle collection strategies are paying off in LethbridgeCity officials say a proactive approach being taken to battle needle debris in Lethbridge is paying off so far.HealthNov 21, 2018
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Vernon volunteer group says it has picked up hundreds of needlesThe Polson Avengers routinely cleanup needles in parks and public spaces around the city.CanadaJul 6, 2018
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Safe injection site coming to KingstonKingston's Street Health Centre will be adding a safe injection site to its services this summer.CanadaMay 10, 2018
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3 out of 4 Canadians say they’re aware of the opioid crisis, advocates say it’s not enough"There is an awareness of it, but there's also a massive amount of disconnect."HealthJan 9, 2018
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City of Langley to test outdoor disposal bins for used needlesThe pilot program would involve setting up outdoor disposal bins for addicts to properly throw away their needles, rather than dropping them in public spaces.HealthOct 11, 2017
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