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 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
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
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.’s Health Minister says it’s being dealt with by the Addictions Minister. Continue reading
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
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
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
Despite our country’s opioid crisis, more and more Ontarians are getting prescriptions for the powerful painkillers. Continue reading
New Canadian guidelines for opioid prescribing in Canada raises many questions, Roy Green argues. Continue reading