Painkillers
Canadians fill 7 times more opioid prescriptions after minor surgery than Swedes: study
Patients in Canada and the U.S. filled far more opioid prescriptions than similar people in Sweden, according to a new study. Continue reading
Calgary scientists believe they’re close to producing non-addictive painkillers
By Joel Senick Anchor and reporter
A team of Calgary-based scientists believe they are only years away from being able to producer safer commercial pain-killing medication. Continue reading
Canada’s move to legalize cannabis won’t change NHL, at least not yet
Canada on Wednesday will become the largest country in the world to legalize recreational marijuana. That means it will be available under the law in seven more NHL cities. Continue reading
Olympic doping: Athletes turn to common nasal spray, asthma inhalers, for edge
Nasal spray, certain asthma medications and insulin are just some of the hundreds of drugs on the World Anti Doping Agency’s “Prohibited List” Continue reading
Ontario government agency urges doctors to use caution when prescribing opioids
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
B.C. Addictions Minister dealing with chronic pain issue from opioid crisis: Health Minister
By Gord Macdonald News Anchor
B.C.’s Health Minister says it’s being dealt with by the Addictions Minister. Continue reading
Vernon drug trafficker could face lengthy prison term
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The Vernon man was arrested in a police sting after border authorities found heroin hidden in a box of lamps mailed to Canada. Continue reading
South Okanagan pharmacist awarded for tackling painkiller abuse problem
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
A south Okanagan pharmacist has been recognized by the BC Pharmacy Association for tackling the issue of misuse and abuse of prescription pain killers… Continue reading
‘Native patients’ told not to ask for pain medication at N.B. doctor’s office
A New Brunswick First Nation is seeking an apology after a doctor’s office posted a note asking aboriginals not to request tranquilizers or pain medications. Continue reading
Health Quality Ontario report sheds new light on opioid prescriptions
Despite our country’s opioid crisis, more and more Ontarians are getting prescriptions for the powerful painkillers. Continue reading