Naloxone proposal for London facilities fails committee vote, decision left to council
A proposal recommended adding naloxone kits to 29 public facilities across London. Continue reading
Opioid Crisis
Online survey seeks community feedback about proposed supervised consumption site in Barrie
According to the Simcoe Muskoka Opioid Strategy (SMOS), starting Tuesday, residents can share their thoughts about a proposed SCS by filling out the online survey. Continue reading
For more than five years he was addicted to opioids. This is one man’s story of recovery
For 28-year-old Richard Filc, recovering from drug addiction means now helping others who are struggling. Continue reading
Amid an opioid crisis, Canadians back ‘compulsory treatment,’ poll shows. But does it work?
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
When it comes to decriminalizing all drugs, Canadians aren’t quite there yet, says the executive director of the Angus Reid Institute. Continue reading
Drug alert issued after toxic blue heroin allegedly sold, circulated in Peterborough area
Peterborough Public Health is warning the public and drug users that the blue heroin is contaminated with toxic substances and can lead to death. Continue reading
Kelowna man struggling with opioid addiction says special clinic saved his life
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
The B.C. government announced on Friday that Interior Health’s opioid agonist treatment clinic will now offer longer hours and open on weekends. Continue reading
Giant heroin spoon sculpture appears outside offices of Rhode Island-based pharmaceutical company
Artist Domenic Esposito is protesting the opioid crisis by placing a giant sculpture of a burnt spoon in front of the offices of a Rhode Island pharmaceutical company. Continue reading
Vancouver hospital tries new treatment for overdose victims
By Erin Ubels News Anchor
Kestler says their goal is simply to save lives. Continue reading
Opioid maker was thinking about getting into addiction treatment business too, lawsuit alleges
Massachusetts alleges that Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, was considering selling a drug used to treat opioid addiction. Continue reading
Witness claims executive gave doctor lap dance to promote fentanyl prescriptions
A former Insys employee claims a regional sales director gave a doctor a lap dance to help convince him to prescribe an addictive fentanyl spray. Continue reading