Narcan
-
Saskatoon paramedics administered Narcan 744 times in 2023In 2023, Saskatoon paramedics administering Narcan to patients a total of 744 times.HealthJan 30
-
Naloxone kits a lifeline in a worsening opiate crisisThe Selkirk Avenue pharmacy in Winnipeg distributes 50-70 kits per week. But pharmacy manager Brett Roeland believes the need is actually much higher.HealthMar 10, 2023
-
-
Advertisement
-
Naloxone training sessions return for Peterborough businesses as opioid crisis continuesOverdose crisis training in Peterborough will include how to administer naloxone while also focusing on mental distress recognition, response and communication strategies.HealthMar 3, 2023
-
-
Advertisement
-
Street drugs in Canada are becoming more toxic — and tools to treat them less effective. Why?A rise in highly potent fentanyl mixed with sedatives is making Canada’s street drug supply so unpredictable, tools to prevent overdoses like naloxone are not always effective.HealthJan 12, 2023
-
Narcan doses and EMS responses up across the board in SaskatoonMedavie Health Services West noted that pediatric calls were also on the rise, jumping up to 1,913 calls compared with 1,309 for kids aged 12 and under in 2021.HealthJan 4, 2023
-
-
New ‘harmful’ street drug found in Prairie Mountain HealthPrairie Mountain Health (PMH) is warning residents of a new dangerous found on the streets in Brandon.HealthAug 13, 2022
-
-
Police to provide free naloxone kits in Newmarket, Aurora, King CityResidents of Newmarket, Aurora and King City can request free naloxone kits from York Regional Police in a one-year pilot project.HealthJul 12, 2022
-
Saskatchewan paramedics administer nearly 500% more naloxone doses since 2019Paramedics have given substantially more doses of Narcan, an opioid overdose reversal drug, over the last three years. The data was released during Paramedic Services Week.CanadaMay 26, 2022
-
-
Advertisement
-
Regina police service makes public plea after 18 fatal suspected overdoses in 30 days'This drug is killing fathers, mothers, children, siblings, friends, neighbours and colleagues. And it is ruining the lives of many more people,' says the RPS of the opioid crisis.CanadaDec 4, 2021
-
-
Advertisement
-
Peterborough police administer Narcan on unconscious passenger, man charged with impaired drivingPeterborough police located two people unconscious inside a vehicle parked on High Street on Saturday night.CrimeOct 19, 2021
Trending
-
B.C. teen’s killer says new TV show about Reena Virk’s murder ‘disrespectful’3,678 Read
-
Anne Heche’s estate cannot pay over $8M in debts, son says3,212 Read
-
What is a halal mortgage? How interest-free home financing works in Canada2,590 Read
-
Train goes up in flames while rolling through London, Ont. Here’s what we know1,575 Read
-
Four injured after military horses break loose, stampede in London, U.K.1,516 Read
-
Trudeau says ‘good luck’ to Saskatchewan premier in carbon price spat1,241 Read
-