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Harm reduction drug testing pilot program to begin in Alberta
Description
September 26, 2022
The drug toxicity crisis has claimed the lives of thousands of Canadians and Edmonton is currently exploring a service that would test drugs for ingredients like fentanyl and other powerful opioids, with the goal of reducing overdoses. One such program is being piloted by AAWEAR in Calgary, so Kyle Bosch from the organization joined Global News to talk about how it will work.
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Harm reduction drug testing pilot program to begin in Alberta06:47 | September 26, 2022 -
Tales and Taste Festival celebrates Black History Month04:21 | February 12, 2026 -
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Harm reduction drug testing pilot program to begin in Alberta06:47 | September 26, 2022
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Harm reduction drug testing pilot program to begin in Alberta
Description
September 26, 2022
The drug toxicity crisis has claimed the lives of thousands of Canadians and Edmonton is currently exploring a service that would test drugs for ingredients like fentanyl and other powerful opioids, with the goal of reducing overdoses. One such program is being piloted by AAWEAR in Calgary, so Kyle Bosch from the organization joined Global News to talk about how it will work.
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