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Addiction expert warns of drugs laced with opioids as 4 young Albertans die of apparent overdosesAn addictions physician told Global News a number of factors have led to a disruption in the supply chain of fentanyl coming into the country.CrimeFeb 22
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Montreal police now using naloxone in fight against deadly drug overdosesEmergency workers and community organizations are reporting a surge in deadly drug overdoses and argue the solution lies in the distribution of a small life-saving kit.HealthJan 12
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5 people a day in B.C. died from an overdose, latest numbers showAccording to the BC Coroners Service, there have been 1,386 illicit drug deaths in B.C. this year.HealthNov 25, 2020
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‘It’s taking more lives than COVID,’ says grieving dad of B.C.’s fentanyl epidemicOlivia Dalton, 21, died in October, one of thousands of British Columbians who have died after taking drugs tainted with fentanyl.HealthNov 5, 2020
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Red Deer mural honours ‘gentle giant’ who died from accidental overdoseRed Deer parents are overwhelmed by a mural of their late son. Don and Carole Seibel also hope to send a message to other young people.FeaturesOct 6, 2020
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Popular Vancouver sportswriter Jason Botchford died of an accidental overdose: coronerBotchford died suddenly on April 29, 2019 at the age of 48, leaving behind a wife and three children.SportsAug 28, 2020
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New Halifax overdose prevention site officially up and runningOperating out of a new location, Atlantic Canada's only overdose prevention site has opened its doors.CanadaAug 17, 2020
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Pilot project to supply ‘safe supply’ of opioids to Cowichan Valley drug usersA Vancouver Island community will soon be home to a pilot project giving drug users pharmaceutical grade opioids in a bid to reduce overdose deaths.Jul 17, 2020
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Amid record overdose deaths, B.C.’s top doctor calls for decriminalization"There's no more important time for us to do this than now," said provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.Jul 16, 2020
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2 more suspected drug-related deaths in Peterborough, health unit reportsThe latest opioid-related deaths brings the Peterborough's overall total to 17 in 2020 with eight of those since the beginning of May.HealthJun 3, 2020
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