Opioid Prescription

• U of A researchers test AI to measure risk of prescription opioids

  With this tool, physicians could predict the impacts of a prescription opioid on patients and save them from unnecessary emergency department visits or even death within 30 days.

  Canada

  Feb 18, 2023
  
• Saskatchewan doctor agrees to no longer practice medicine following opioid charges

  Dr. Murray Davies has agreed to no longer practice medicine in exchange for having charges of unprofessional conduct form improperly prescribing opioids dropped.

  Health

  Aug 6, 2019
  
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• London, Ont. researchers develop protocol to drastically reduce opioid prescriptions

  As North America battles an opioid epidemic, a team of researchers out of Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University has developed a plan aimed at preventing addiction in the first place. 

  Canada

  Oct 24, 2018
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• Weed could be a valuable weapon in the fight against Canada’s opioid epidemic

  For almost 10 years, studies have been published on the potential for cannabis to help fight against the opioid epidemic in North America. The legalization of weed in Canada has thrust this debate back into the spotlight. 

  Canada

  Apr 8, 2018
• Alberta college says doctors helped create opioid crisis and must help solve it

  The Alberta College of Physicians and Surgeons published a letter about the opioid crisis on Thursday, putting some of the responsibility on doctors.

  Canada

  Jan 11, 2018
• Advocates want more education, safe consumption sites in Nova Scotia

  A rally was held Saturday in Halifax.

  Canada

  Jul 22, 2017
• Alberta doctors directed to be more cautious about prescribing opioids

  The Alberta College of Physicians and Surgeons wants doctors to prescribe minimal dosages.

  Canada

  Mar 3, 2017