Opiod

• Southwestern Public Health study shows indirect impact pandemic had on mental health, other issues

  A new report from Southwestern Public Health sheds light on the indirect health impacts COVID-19 has had on the community regarding mental health, unemployment and other effects.

  Health

  Jun 1, 2022
  
• Barriers to access naloxone in New Brunswick still exist, experts say

  Accessing naloxone kits in New Brunswick can still be a challenge for residents in the province's rural communities, according to critics and experts.

  Canada

  May 7, 2022
  
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• ID required at drug use sites as Alberta’s top court dismisses challenge

  The Alberta Court of Appeal heard the emergency request on Friday after a judge denied an application earlier this month that would have immediately suspended the requirement.

  Health

  Jan 31, 2022
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• Calgary police warn about potential of deadly new street drug

  Calgary police said that the addition of benzodiazepines to counterfeit Xanax and fentanyl can make the drugs resistant to naloxone.

  Crime

  Apr 13, 2021
• Canadians care less about opioid addiction than before the COVID-19 pandemic: poll

  B.C. had a record-breaking year for illicit drug overdoses in 2020, but a new survey by the Angus Reid Institute suggests people care less about opioid addiction than they used to.

  Health

  Feb 24, 2021
• Vancouver police gives Strathcona residents free address plates to help first responders

  The pilot project urges residents to install the signs in their laneways to help first responders find the right address during an emergency.

  Health

  Apr 18, 2019
• Suspended Kawartha Lakes driver charged with possession of drugs: OPP

  Police allege the driver was in possession of heroin, cocaine and opioids.

  Crime

  Apr 5, 2019
• Medical professionals meet to discuss opioid issues among Canada’s seniors

  A Montreal conference is aiming to address opioid poisoning among Canada's seniors.

  Health

  Feb 10, 2018
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• B.C. coroner blasts funeral home’s ‘fear-based’ anti-fentanyl campaign

  In an op-ed B.C.'s chief coroner said "programs focused on scaring people from using drugs are not effective in saving lives."

  Health

  Dec 3, 2017
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• LDSB putting Naloxone kits in high schools across the district

  The Limestone District School Board is moving ahead with plans to stock schools with naloxone kits.

  Health

  Nov 21, 2017