Fentanyl overdose victim’s mom wants Regina police to carry more naloxone kits
Regina police said so far in 2019, they have administered naloxone to five people, all of whom survived, Continue reading
Opiods
Ontario medical officials say data suggests carfentanil use, deaths spike in province
The province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health shared the information with local public health units in a letter last week, encouraging them to raise awareness of carfentanil in the drug supply in their regions. Continue reading
Manitoba RCMP aware of suspected poppy seed ‘false positives’ on roadside drug test
The Drager DrugTest 5000, currently used in Manitoba and some jurisdictions across the country, has given false positive readings for food like poppy seeds. Continue reading
10 people in Waterloo region died from drug overdoses in January
The opioid crisis continues to rear its ugly head in Waterloo region. Continue reading
Ontario government extends overdose prevention sites’ licences as review continues
Data from Public Health Ontario shows that 1,261 people died from an opioid overdose in Ontario in 2017, an increase from 2016, when 867 people died. Continue reading
Waterloo officers administered naloxone 35 times in 2018
Waterloo Regional Police announced Thursday that officers administered naloxone 35 times in 2018. Continue reading
Opioid-related deaths decline in Waterloo region in 2018 but overdose numbers continue to climb
A year ago, 85 people were killed in the Waterloo region due to opioid overdoses. As of Nov. 5, that number was 39. Continue reading
Calgary’s chief of police wants to see a more restorative approach when it comes to policing addictions
Calgary’s police chief says a more community based approach is needed when it comes to dealing with addiction. Continue reading
Medical professionals meet to discuss opioid issues among Canada’s seniors
By Kerry McAthey Radio Anchor/Reporter
A Montreal conference is aiming to address opioid poisoning among Canada’s seniors. Continue reading
Hamilton ER visits rise due to opioid overdoses
New data from Hamilton Public Health shows emergency room visits from opioid overdoses in the city have nearly doubled compared to last year. Continue reading