More bad news can be found in the number of drug deaths where fentanyl was detected, which stayed relatively steady compared to last year. Continue reading
A new protocol provides emergency department physicians with the ability to connect people with opioid dependency to treatment before they’re sent home. Continue reading
Three men accused of causing the overdose deaths of four people in Saskatoon will head straight to trial, bypassing a preliminary hearing. Continue reading
“It goes beyond ignorance. It’s so disrespectful to the families,” said Amy McKechnie, whose brother Ryan died from an overdose at the jail in 2017. Continue reading
Drugs containing carfentanil were found during 10 seizures between March 20 and April 8, according to police. Continue reading
The BC Coroners Service found illicit drug deaths fell by 32 per cent compared to the same quarter last year. Continue reading
Interior Health says ingesting one or two grains of carfentanil can be fatal to people. Continue reading
The latest numbers from Alberta Health show that more people died last year from opioid overdoses than the previous year. Continue reading
Three men have been charged in regards to four drug overdose deaths in Saskatoon. Continue reading
In 2008, there were 183 recorded drug overdose deaths in B.C. As 2018 draws to a close, the province has recorded 1,380 illicit drug overdose deaths so far. Continue reading