‘I carry an overdose prevention kit’: Toronto man makes buttons for people who carry naloxone kits
The red button pins are emblazoned with the message “I CARRY AN OVERDOSE PREVENTION KIT.” Continue reading
opioid overdose
B.C. has already seen more overdose deaths this year than in all of 2016
The BC Coroners Service says 1,013 people have died of overdoses this year, up from the 982 people who lost their lives to drugs last year. Continue reading
Alberta to expand opioid treatment programs in Calgary and Edmonton
Associate Minister of Health Brandy Payne says the expansion means more than 2,000 additional people will have access to treatment options. Continue reading
Toronto Fire Services now equipped with naloxone kits for opioid overdose
As of Oct. 4, fire trucks will now carry naloxone for use by trained firefighters to treat patients. Continue reading
Hazmat cleaning crew offers glimpse inside former fentanyl lab in Sturgeon County
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
A Sturgeon County house at the centre of a massive fentanyl operation that was deemed unfit for human habitation by Alberta Health Services is in the process of being cleaned up. Continue reading
Nova Scotia pharmacies to begin offering free naloxone kits to counter opioid overdoses
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
Naloxone kits will be available free of charge at Nova Scotia pharmacies. Continue reading
Moncton Public Library will stock shelf with Naloxone kit
The medication is used to block the effects of opioids, especially in the case of an overdose. Continue reading
Opioid overdose emergency room visits rising dramatically in Ontario, new data shows
Numbers released today by the government show that in April, May and June there were 1,898 such emergency department visits – a 76 per cent increase from the same time period last year. Continue reading
Canada’s opioid crisis is burdening the health care system, report warns
The opioid crisis is having a significant impact on the health system as a growing number of Canadians seek emergency hospital care for overdoses related to the potent narcotics, a report released Thursday warns. Continue reading
SERT will carry naloxone kits: Western University
Naloxone is capable of reversing an opioid overdose. Continue reading
