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Drug deaths on the rise in the Okanagan; new toxic drug warning issuedThis drug comes with a "high risk of fatal overdose" according to the alert that worsens when coupled with alcohol.HealthNov 30, 2022
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Reported overdoses climb to 233 in 2020: Regina policeSo far this year, 11 people have died from overdoses, while Regina police believe 11 other deaths are a result of drug use.CanadaMay 4, 2020
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Dangerous mix of meth, ‘purple heroin’ to blame for Brandon ODs, say policeTwo people in Brandon are recovering after overdosing on a combination of meth and opioids.CrimeJul 23, 2019
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Cocaine, fentanyl mix believed to be behind 1 death, 3 more ODs in LloydminsterLloydminster RCMP issued a warning to citizens of the border city on Tuesday, saying they believe a combination of cocaine and fentanyl is behind "multiple incidents of drug overdose" that occurred in that community over the Thanksgiving weekend.HealthOct 9, 2018
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Police officer gives pacifier to crying baby after mother overdosesBody cam video shows babies crying in an SUV when emergency workers found their mothers overdosed on heroin.CrimeOct 11, 2017
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Man revived from overdose talks about experienceA man who fell unconscious onto the sidewalk crossing an alley in Kelowna Wednesday afternoon was revived by Naloxone administered by a passerby.HealthJun 21, 2017
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Suspected fentanyl overdose in Lethbridge leads to impaired driving chargesA 22-year-old woman is facing charges after a suspected fentanyl overdose while behind the wheel Tuesday morning.CrimeDec 20, 2016
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New support group for parents with children addicted to drugsA support group for parents affected by drug addiction has spread to Manitoba from the United States.Sep 23, 2016
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Alabama cop cradles baby she saved after both parents overdose on drugsAn Alabama police officer is seen cradling the baby girl she rescued after both the girl’s parents suffered a drug overdose Tuesday.CrimeSep 2, 2016
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