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Prairie Harm Reduction sees increase in fentanyl use in Saskatoon"We are seeing more and more people who are knowingly using fentanyl because that is what is available," said Prairie Harm Reduction (PHR) executive director Kayla DeMong.CanadaApr 30
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Overdoses, deaths prompt Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland Drug Strategy relaunchThe goal of the drug strategy is to 'facilitate a collaborative, evidence-based approach to minimize the risks and harms associated with substance use.'HealthApr 23
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Peterborough drug alert extended after 5 more overdoses: health unitPeterborough Public Health reports another five drug overdoses on Feb. 13, following 14 on the weekend.HealthFeb 14
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‘Larger plan’ needed for drug crisis after rash of overdoses: Belleville, Ont., mayorBelleville officials say 14 overdoses occurred within a two-hour span Tuesday afternoon, prompting police to issue an advisory urging residents to stay away from the downtown core.CanadaFeb 7
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Saskatoon paramedics administered Narcan 744 times in 2023In 2023, Saskatoon paramedics administering Narcan to patients a total of 744 times.HealthJan 30
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Saskatchewan battles record overdoses amid high addiction service wait timesAccording to the Saskatchewan Coroner’s Office, in 2023 there were 291 confirmed overdose deaths and 193 suspected.HealthJan 23
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Edmonton firefighters respond to ~9,000 overdose calls, up 30% from 2022Edmonton Fire Rescue Services will review its deployment around medical calls after a 30 per cent increase in 2023, fire Chief Joe Zatylny said.CanadaDec 20, 2023
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Impact of Winnipeg’s deadly drug supply felt city-wide, advocates sayWinnipeg's drug supply has become more deadly than ever, which means it's become more difficult to revive people experiencing an overdose.HealthNov 29, 2023
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Series of suspected fentanyl overdoses prompt warning from Drumheller Alta. RCMPDrumheller RCMP have issued a warning to the public after they responded to three separate incidents of suspected fentanyl overdoses, within a few hours of each other.CanadaSep 1, 2023
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Pink fentanyl suspected in drug overdose spike in City of Kawartha LakesThe health unit advises the latest spike in overdoses is due to fentanyl that is pink in colour, sometimes known among drug users as 'cotton candy.'HealthAug 25, 2023
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