Saskatchewan Overdoses

• Harm-reduction sites angry as Sask. government halts support for free drug resources

  Harm-reduction organizations in Saskatchewan are losing government funding to distribute free drug paraphernalia. Harm-reduction workers say the move is a mistake.

  Health

  Jan 29
  
• Saskatchewan battles record overdoses amid high addiction service wait times

  According to the Saskatchewan Coroner’s Office, in 2023 there were 291 confirmed overdose deaths and 193 suspected.

  Health

  Jan 23
  
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• Saskatchewan introduces new ‘Drug Alert System’

  On Thursday a new alert system was announced by Saskatchewan to help the province's Ministry of Health issue warnings about toxic drug supplies.

  Canada

  Jan 11
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• Saskatchewan police issue warning after recent fatal overdoses

  Saskatchewan police are urging those who consume illicit drugs to take special precautions when using, after two men died from overdoses in the past week.

  Canada

  Jan 4, 2023
• Saskatchewan RCMP warns about illicit drug dangers

  The Saskatchewan RCMP is reminding residents in the province to have a plan in place to prevent drug overdoses. This comes after they responded to suspected overdoses.

  Health

  Oct 29, 2021