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Alberta’s opioid overdose deaths surge during pandemic
Description
December 20, 2020
Alberta is seeing its deadliest year for drug overdoses, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen its already dire opioid crisis. Heather Yourex-West reports on how the province is trying to tackle its other health emergency, and why some are saying it's falling short.
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Alberta’s opioid overdose deaths surge during pandemic02:48 | December 20, 2020 -
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Alberta’s opioid overdose deaths surge during pandemic02:48 | December 20, 2020
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Alberta’s opioid overdose deaths surge during pandemic
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December 20, 2020
Alberta is seeing its deadliest year for drug overdoses, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen its already dire opioid crisis. Heather Yourex-West reports on how the province is trying to tackle its other health emergency, and why some are saying it's falling short.
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