opioid overdose

• Toronto harm reduction workers call for robust safe supply program to prevent deaths

  Toronto Public Health issued a drug alert recently, saying there were 10 suspected opioid overdose-related deaths last week.

  Canada

  Jul 29
  
• Toronto Public Health issues alert after increase in suspected opioid overdose deaths

  The 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.

  Health

  Jul 25
  
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• ‘Slippery slope’: Alberta’s Kenney questions federal B.C. drug decriminalization plan

  Kenney 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.

  Canada

  May 31
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• Families, advocates divided on ‘forced’ care for youth struggling with drug addiction

  Laws vary across Canada for what amounts to involuntary detox for minors who are sometimes detained through the emergency department following an overdose.

  Health

  Apr 10
• Jurisdictions pushing to decriminalize small amounts of drugs as overdose deaths soar

  Some 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.

  Canada

  Apr 3
• 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.

  Health

  Feb 4
• 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.' 

  Canada

  Jan 30
• Alert issued following opioid overdoses in City of Kawartha Lakes

  The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit says the overdoses may be the result of a tainted drug supply, of inconsistent or increased potency.

  Crime

  Dec 20, 2021
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• Cobourg police investigate suspected drug-related death

  Officers were called to a residence near Division and Swayne streets for a suspected drug poisoning early Thursday.

  Crime

  Dec 9, 2021
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• Alberta funds injectable treatment Sublocade as opioid-related EMS calls spike

  Over seven days, from Nov. 29 to Dec. 5, emergency medical services responded to 140 opioid-related calls in Edmonton and 85 in Calgary.

  Health

  Dec 8, 2021