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Toronto physician says Purdue Pharma lied about opioid safety
Description
July 29, 2019
Dr. Meldon Kahan, Medical Director of the Substance Use Service at Women's College Hospital, says doctors were told opioids were safe and not addictive, despite 'flimsy evidence' this was true.
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Toronto physician says Purdue Pharma lied about opioid safety02:52 | July 29, 2019 -
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Understanding UTIs During Menopause02:52 | October 16, 2026 -
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Health Matters: Ottawa to extend funding for mental health, addiction, home care services02:26 | October 15, 2026
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Toronto physician says Purdue Pharma lied about opioid safety02:52 | July 29, 2019
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Health Matters: British healthcare worker sick with Ebola, evacuated home from Democratic Republic of Congo01:41 | November 5, 2026
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Health Matters: U.S. research shows link between cannabis use and ER visits in young people01:49 | November 4, 2026
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Health Matters: Ottawa to extend funding for mental health, addiction, home care services02:26 | October 15, 2026
Toronto physician says Purdue Pharma lied about opioid safety
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July 29, 2019
Dr. Meldon Kahan, Medical Director of the Substance Use Service at Women's College Hospital, says doctors were told opioids were safe and not addictive, despite 'flimsy evidence' this was true.
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