Vancouver Opioids

• Vancouver doctor says he will dispense opioids through Downtown Eastside vending machine

  A doctor with an expertise in public health says he will soon be dispensing opioids through a vending machine in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside in order to prevent overdoses from fentanyl-laced street drugs.

  Health

  Sep 11, 2019
  
• Vancouver seeks safe drug supply, more federal funding to combat overdose crisis

  The eight new recommendations come from a specialized team of front-line workers, residents and city officials, staff noted.

  Jul 24, 2019
  
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• VCH officials say opioid overdoses spiked recently, related to toxic additives

  While naloxone might counteract the effects of the opioids — it doesn't work on the synthetic additives.

  Apr 11, 2019
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• City of Vancouver releases 23 recommendations to combat ongoing opioid crisis

  It's part of Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart's campaign promise to establish an emergency task force for the city.

  Health

  Dec 18, 2018