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Kingston public health warns of increase in fentanyl, cartfentanil in street drugs
KFL&A Public Health is warning those in the Kingston area about a greater possibility of drugs being laced with fentanyl and carfentanil. Continue reading
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‘We’re still in a crisis’: No silver bullet solution to B.C.’s opioid epidemic 3 years into public health emergency
The B.C. public health emergency declared by Dr. Perry Kendall on Apr. 14, 2016 over the soaring number of drug overdose deaths, still persists today. Continue reading
Sudden spike in suspected opioid ODs has Middlesex-London Health Unit on high alert
According to the MLHU, 16 suspected overdoses occurred on Monday and Tuesday. Continue reading
Opioid-related deaths decline since introduction of temporary overdose prevention site: MLHU
Officials said since the temporary overdose prevention site opened there have been more than 13,000 visits and staff have reversed 83 overdoses. 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
Vernon could get overdose prevention site
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
An overdose prevention site that would give people a place to safely inject drugs could be in the works for Vernon — but some local residents have concerns. Continue reading
Southwestern Public Health issue alert of highly toxic ‘blue fentanyl’
Southwestern Public Health is alerting its community partners about ‘blue fentanyl,’ which looks like billiards chalk, and is making the people who use it pass out immediately. Continue reading
No fear over risk of gap in service after appeal filed over plans for permanent supervised consumption site: RHAC
The head of the Regional HIV/AIDS Connection says the temporary overdose prevention site, or TOPS, should remain in operation until a permanent site is ready. Continue reading
Opioid epidemic: Number of newborns experiencing withdrawal symptoms rises in Alberta
Alberta Health Services said that between 2013 and 2017, the number of newborns exposed to opioids during pregnancy jumped 75 per cent. Continue reading
London among Canadian cities with highest hospitalization rates for opioid poisonings in 2017
The London region had a hospitalization rate of 22.5 per 100,000 people in 2017. Continue reading