Prescription Drug Abuse
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Alberta college wants doctor feedback on stricter opioid rules draftAlberta's College of Physicians and Surgeons wants more stringent rules on how physicians prescribe opioid painkillers and other drugs to improve the safety of patients.HealthSep 11, 2016
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Nova Scotia misses another deadline to fix prescription monitoring programAfter promising fixes in 2014 and 2016, the Nova Scotia government now says much needed changes to the prescription drug monitoring program will come in 2017.HealthAug 15, 2016
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New set of opioid prescription guidelines in place for Nova Scotia physiciansThe College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia has just endorsed a new set of guidelines from the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.HealthJun 2, 2016
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Feds won’t require potent opioids to be tamper-resistantHealth Canada doesn't think requiring potent painkillers to be tamper-resistant will have a significant effect on their misuse and abuse in Canada.CanadaApr 4, 2016
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Experts say battling prescription drug abuse in Nova Scotia is difficultPeter Jorna, who also owns two pharmacies in Halifax, was targeted this week when one of his stores was robbed.CrimeMar 9, 2016
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Have a fentanyl prescription? Here’s what you need to knowThe mounting number of deaths and near-death overdoses related to fentanyl is causing concern in communities across Canada, but the narcotic is one that is used frequently for the treatment of pain.CanadaAug 12, 2015
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‘I don’t want to live this life forever’: Your stories on opioid addictionReaders share their stories of struggling with opioid use, abuse and addiction.CanadaAug 12, 2015
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Opioids kill hundreds of Canadians a year. Why are doctors still prescribing so many?Prescription opioids kill hundreds of Canadians a year. Why are doctors still prescribing so many?CanadaAug 10, 2015
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New video campaign targets youth prescription drug abuseCanada’s Health Minister has unveiled a series of new videos aimed at increasing awareness around the effects of prescription drug abuse.CanadaMay 28, 2015
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Federal dollars aid prescription drug abuse programsFederal dollars aid prescription drug abuse programs on First Nations across Canada.HealthApr 14, 2015
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