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Health

Dangerous ‘gateway drug’ can lead to other substance use, addiction experts warn

Alcohol is a widely consumed substance in the United States, with more than 84% of adults reporting that they have…

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Canada

Saskatchewan might force people into drug treatment. But will it work?

Drug laws in Saskatchewan are undergoing significant changes, as the province ramps up efforts to combat the use and distribution…

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Health

How targeting teenage drug use before it starts seems to be paying off

A groundbreaking drug prevention program that originated in Montreal has been proven to significantly reduce the risk of substance use…

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Health

Drug toxicity kills 7 people a day in Ontario. Why aren’t major parties addressing it more this election?

The drug toxicity crisis in northern Ontario’s largest city, Sudbury, can be likened to a battlefield, with white crosses marking…

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World

Mexico extradites 29 cartel leaders and members to US, including drug lord Caro Quintero

Mexico has initiated the extradition process of dozens of high-level cartel leaders and members to the United States, including Rafael…

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US Election 2024

US Coast Guard, under Biden, failed to ‘consistently’ stop drug smuggling

The U.S. Coast Guard faced challenges in consistently stopping drug smugglers during the Biden administration, according to a recent report…

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Health

New Alberta plan pairs peace officers with local police to address drug crisis

Alberta Peace Officers Join Forces with Police to Combat Fentanyl Crisis About 800 peace officers in 34 large and mid-sized…

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Sports

University of Regina Rams players among 5 people charged in drug trafficking investigation

Regina Rams Football Players Facing Drug Trafficking Charges Two Regina Rams football players are among five individuals facing charges after…

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Health

Children with autism may see speech improvement with off-label prescription drug

An off-label prescription drug, leucovorin, has shown promising results in helping some non-verbal children with autism discover the ability to…

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Health

Safer supply drug users will have to go to pharmacies multiple times a day under new B.C. model

The opioid crisis in British Columbia has taken a devastating toll on families across the province, including that of B.C.…

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