opioid overdose
6 suspected overdoses at Hamilton’s Barton Street jail in 5 days
Hamilton EMS Supt. Dave Thompson says paramedics have responded to more than 300 opioid-related calls across the city so far this year. Continue reading
Hamilton paramedics respond to 3 more suspected overdoses at Barton Street jail
In the first week of May, Hamilton Paramedic Services have responded to 20 opioid-related calls, bringing this year’s total to over 300. Continue reading
How London’s foot patrol officers are handling a growing number of opioid-related calls
The head of London police’s foot patrol unit estimates that officers are responding to roughly three or four overdose calls per day. Continue reading
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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
VCH officials say opioid overdoses spiked recently, related to toxic additives
While naloxone might counteract the effects of the opioids — it doesn’t work on the synthetic additives. Continue reading
More than 10,000 Canadians died from opioid overdoses in less than 3 years: PHAC
Most opioid-related deaths happen in British Columbia and Ontario, according to new government figures. Continue reading
‘Do or die’: recovering addict shares journey in Saskatchewan documentary
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses has produced a four-part documentary series addressing what it calls an addictions crisis in the province. Continue reading
Public Health reveals 629 Ontarians died from opioid overdoses in first six months last year
Public Health Ontario statistics were quietly updated last week to show that 629 people in Ontario died from opioid-related causes from January to June of 2018. That marked an increase from the same time period in 2017, when 549 people died from opioid-related causes. Continue reading
West Shore RCMP suspect opioids after woman found slumped over wheel of vehicle
By Simon Little Online Journalist
According to RCMP, a search turned up 14 grams of a white powdered substance that investigators believe to be an opioid. Continue reading
Barrie city councillors push for additional assistance in battling opioid crisis
Monday evening, Barrie city councillors Keenan Aylwin and Natalie Harris put forward a motion to seek additional government assistance to battle the opioid crisis. Continue reading