The U.S. attorney’s office alleges that the doctor used his family practice to illegally prescribe opioids. Continue reading →

Researchers say 23.9 per cent of initial opioid prescriptions in Ontario during that time had a daily dose of more than 50 milligram morphine equivalents. Continue reading →

A new study suggests that opioids are no better for treating some kinds of chronic back and arthritis pain than other, non-addictive painkillers. Continue reading →

Health Quality Ontario has issued a report tracking the number of opioid prescriptions given to patients who had not been using the powerful painkillers for at least six months. Continue reading →

The study recommends provincial and federal governments consider adding alternative medicine to coverage under public health care. Continue reading →

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 →

This morning, I began assembling this Saturday’s and Sunday’s programs and was jolted back into reality by one email in particular. Continue reading →

Nearly 12 per cent of Ontarians were described opioids for pain in 2016. Continue reading →

An addictions doctor in Saskatchewan says physicians need more help treating people with chronic pain and avoiding opioids. Continue reading →

Tammi and Niki Hale. Doug Hale was their beloved husband and father. Last October, Doug committed suicide. He was just 53. For 18 years, Doug Hale suffered horribly. At 35, Doug was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis. If you have no idea what interstitial cystitis is, pray hard you remain unaware personally of the cruelty a… Continue reading →