Opioids Alberta

• Calgary woman granted interim injunction over opioid use changes awarded court costs

  Black had sought $62,057.40 from the courts, arguing that she brought forward "a matter of significant public interest."

  Health

  Apr 6, 2023
  
• 3 dead of suspected overdoses in Drumheller, prompting warning from RCMP

  Three people were found dead in a home in Drumheller on Saturday night, which has led local RCMP to issue a warning about possibly opioid-tainted drugs in the community. 

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2021
  
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• New opioid awareness campaign set for Alberta restaurants, bars, trains

  The opioid crisis in Alberta continues to worsen, with provincial numbers released in November showing a 40 per cent increase in opioid-related deaths. 

  Health

  Jan 29, 2018
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• Alberta government denies increase in support funding despite more addicts dying

  "It would have been suicide. I would have used until I died if I hadn't got into this program."

  Health

  Dec 6, 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