Latest fatal OD stats in B.C. show troubling trend toward benzodiazepines or ‘benzo dope’
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Latest fatal OD stats in B.C. show troubling trend toward benzodiazepines or ‘benzo dope’
Description
March 6, 2021
The most recent overdose stats in B.C. have revealed a troubling trend. Almost half of those who died had what's known as "benzo dope" in their system. Nadia Stewart has more on a man who unknowingly found himself addicted to the drug and a researcher who's trying to find a solution to the problem.
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Latest fatal OD stats in B.C. show troubling trend toward benzodiazepines or ‘benzo dope’02:02 | March 6, 2021
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Latest fatal OD stats in B.C. show troubling trend toward benzodiazepines or ‘benzo dope’02:02 | March 6, 2021
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WorkSafeBC alleges poor safety at huge Oakridge construction site03:01 | 8 hours ago
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Nov. 422:48 | 8 hours ago
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Latest fatal OD stats in B.C. show troubling trend toward benzodiazepines or ‘benzo dope’
Description
March 6, 2021
The most recent overdose stats in B.C. have revealed a troubling trend. Almost half of those who died had what's known as "benzo dope" in their system. Nadia Stewart has more on a man who unknowingly found himself addicted to the drug and a researcher who's trying to find a solution to the problem.
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