opioid overdose
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Toronto harm reduction workers call for robust safe supply program to prevent deathsToronto Public Health issued a drug alert recently, saying there were 10 suspected opioid overdose-related deaths last week.CanadaJul 29
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Toronto Public Health issues alert after increase in suspected opioid overdose deathsThe alert, dated July 22, said preliminary data from Toronto paramedics shows that from July 17 to July 21, 10 suspected opioid overdose-related deaths were reported.HealthJul 25
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‘Slippery slope’: Alberta’s Kenney questions federal B.C. drug decriminalization planKenney says the decision is a "slippery slope" and is counter-productive to solving the twin problems of illicit drugs and helping those recover from addiction.CanadaMay 31
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Families, advocates divided on ‘forced’ care for youth struggling with drug addictionLaws vary across Canada for what amounts to involuntary detox for minors who are sometimes detained through the emergency department following an overdose.HealthApr 10
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Jurisdictions pushing to decriminalize small amounts of drugs as overdose deaths soarSome Canadian cities and provinces are trying to decriminalize possession of small amounts of drugs in their jurisdictions as thousands of people die of overdoses each year.CanadaApr 3
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10 ER visits for overdoses in week prompt drug alert in Peterborough area'This is above the average of 8.2 overdose-related emergency department visits typically seen in a seven-day period,' said medical officer of health Dr. Thomas Piggott.HealthFeb 4
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Alberta’s drug poisoning crisis is escalating. Can it be turned around in 2022?In terms of the opioid crisis, '2022 will be worse than 2021 if we don't change what we do," said Petra Schulz of Moms Stop the Harm. 'Substances are more tainted than ever.'CanadaJan 30
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Alert issued following opioid overdoses in City of Kawartha LakesThe Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit says the overdoses may be the result of a tainted drug supply, of inconsistent or increased potency.CrimeDec 20, 2021
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Cobourg police investigate suspected drug-related deathOfficers were called to a residence near Division and Swayne streets for a suspected drug poisoning early Thursday.CrimeDec 9, 2021
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Alberta funds injectable treatment Sublocade as opioid-related EMS calls spikeOver seven days, from Nov. 29 to Dec. 5, emergency medical services responded to 140 opioid-related calls in Edmonton and 85 in Calgary.HealthDec 8, 2021
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