Recreational Drugs
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Health Canada warns consumers not to inhale ‘laughing gas’ recreationallyHealth Canada has issued a warning to consumers not to inhale nitrous oxide for recreational purposes as instances are on the rise and carry many health risks, including death.HealthJun 7, 2025
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Manitoba dad hopes awareness walk will help others say, ‘No thanks, I’m good’ to drugsA Manitoba Dad will be walking this weekend to raise awareness about fentanyl poisoning, in memory of his late son.HealthJun 22, 2023
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B.C. must look to Oregon on recreational drug decriminalization, legalization of mushrooms: UBC expertOregon also voted Tuesday on Measure 109, which legalizes the psychotherapeutic use of psilocybin — otherwise known as psychedelic mushrooms.CanadaNov 8, 2020
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Harm reduction organization warns of fentanyl-tainted Xanax pills in HalifaxKaterina Stein, a member of the Tea Hive Collective. says recreational drug users may be at a higher risk for overdose due to a lack of education and awareness around methods of safety.HealthApr 10, 2019
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Peter Watts: All aboard the cannabis trainParliament is set to debate the legalization of marijuana for recreational use, but some are wondering why the federal government is so intent on moving quickly on this file.Nov 19, 2017
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Calgarians divided over idea of safe injection site: pollAs Alberta deals with an ongoing fentanyl crisis, a new poll suggests Calgarians are split when it comes to the idea of opening and operating a safe injection site in the city.CanadaJan 18, 2017
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More than 200 people attend first Delta fentanyl forumOfficials in Delta held the first of two forums Wednesday night as they warn the community about the dangers of fentanyl.HealthSep 15, 2016
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Production of cough syrup halted after stars glamourize ‘sizzurp’ useProduction of promethazine codeine is now being halted after rappers glamourized the drug going by the street name “sizzurp” or “lean."HealthApr 25, 2014
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