Opioid Crisis
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Purdue Pharma opioid settlement, bankruptcy deal to get U.S. judge approvalThe deal overseen by a U.S. bankruptcy judge would require members of the Sackler family who own the company to contribute up to $7 billion and give up ownership.U.S. NewsNov 14
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Carfentanil deaths rising in Alberta with big increase in EdmontonFrom January to May, 68 per cent of opioid deaths in Alberta involved carfentanil — up 10 per cent from 2024 — and in Edmonton, carfentanil deaths jumped from 17 to 78 per cent.HealthSep 17
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Opioid deaths down 17% nationally, but up in some provinces, data showsNew data from the Federal government shows in 2024 the number of opioid related deaths fell 17 per cent nationally compared to one year prior.HealthAug 22
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‘This isn’t over yet’: Opioid-related deaths reach new heights in Edmonton"The sirens were endless," one harm-reduction expert said.HealthJul 3
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Opioid deaths in Canada fell 17% but 20 people still died per day in 2024The data for 2024 released Wednesday by the Public Health Agency of Canada showed 7,146 deaths were recorded last year, 80 per cent of which were in just three provinces.HealthJun 25
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New Purdue opioid crisis settlement builds ‘momentum’ for Canada: B.C. AGA U.S. settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family came days after a B.C.-led lawsuit against McKinsey for its alleged role in Canada's opioid crisis was certified.HealthJun 20
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Purdue Pharma, Sackler family to settle U.S. opioid lawsuits for US$7.4BThe $7.4 billion payment to 55 U.S. states and territories is intended to resolve claims that the drugmaker's pain medication OxyContin caused a nationwide opioid addiction crisis.U.S. NewsJun 16
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Health minister won’t intervene on forcing addictions treatmentThe Canadian Mental Health Association in British Columbia said existing evidence shows that forcing people into treatment actually increases risks.CanadaJun 3
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Over $3.2M worth of drugs off the street in massive Ontario drug bustFour people have been arrested and millions of dollars worth of drugs are off the street in what London police are calling the largest fentanyl seizer in the force’s history.CrimeMay 28
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B.C. teen who died of drug overdose remembered with moment of silence at his schoolKaren and Greg Dunlap said they hope that by sharing their son's story, it will spark more discussion about addiction and mental health.HealthApr 15
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