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July sees slight decrease in toxic drug deaths in B.C. year-over-year
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July sees slight decrease in toxic drug deaths in B.C. year-over-year
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On the eve of International Overdose Awareness Day, new numbers reveal that while July was another deadly month for toxic drug deaths in B.C., it has improved over last year. More than 192 people died last month, down 15 per cent from the same period last year.
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July sees slight decrease in toxic drug deaths in B.C. year-over-year
Description
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On the eve of International Overdose Awareness Day, new numbers reveal that while July was another deadly month for toxic drug deaths in B.C., it has improved over last year. More than 192 people died last month, down 15 per cent from the same period last year.
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