Naloxone kit

• UBC Okanagan to host free naloxone training program on Monday

  A second-year medical student will host the opioid overdose prevention workshop.

  Health

  Nov 23, 2019
• ‘He quite literally could’ve been found dead here’: Calgary councillor uses naloxone kit to save man on her street

  A Calgary city councillor likely saved man's life Saturday afternoon by using a naloxone kit.

  Health

  Jul 7, 2019
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• Montreal first responders to be trained in use of naloxone as ‘additional tool’

  Several Montreal fire trucks now have a new piece of equipment that many firefighters started using earlier this spring.

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2019
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• Officials advise the public of best storing practices for naloxone kits

  They can save lives but they can also be damaged due to exposure to the elements. Officials warn the public to keep naloxone kits indoors, especially in the cold weather.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2018
• Two new naloxone distribution sites added in downtown Peterborough

  Two new distribution sites are located on George Street North in Peterborough.

  Health

  Sep 27, 2018
• Fraser Health turns to education, social media to fight fentanyl crisis

  In the latest step to end the province's fentanyl crisis, Fraser Health is offering free, online courses to teach the public how to use nalaxone kits.

  Aug 23, 2018
• Ontario pharmacist urging B.C. to opt for naloxone spray over needle to treat overdose

  "British Columbia unfortunately has been the hardest hit with this issue across Canada."

  Health

  Jul 17, 2018
• Drug dealers target Alberta community when payments arrive: ‘I don’t see any end in sight’

  A life-and-death battle against drug dealers is being waged on the sprawling Blood reserve in southwestern Alberta, as officials struggle to keep deadly opioids away from its most vulnerable residents.

  Health

  May 28, 2018
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• Barrie overdose prevention site application under review by ministry

  The Gilbert Centre and the Simcoe County CMHA have submitted an application for funding from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care for an overdose prevention site to be placed downtown Barrie.

  Canada

  May 9, 2018
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• Police stress to call 911 immediately if you see someone overdosing — and don’t worry about legal issues

  Police say statistics from last year show two people die every day in Ontario from an opioid overdose, many of which could have been prevented if medical attention was received quickly.

  Health

  Mar 29, 2018