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B.C. physicians’ group calls on province to create space in hospitals for overdose prevention

An independent group of physicians on Vancouver Island is once again urging B.C.’s Ministry of Health to fulfill a promise…

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Canada

Drug trafficker tied to minor’s overdose death used drones to bring contraband into prison

A convicted drug trafficker currently serving time for his connection with the overdose death of a minor was caught smuggling…

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Health

Overdose deaths in Ontario increasingly involve more than 1 drug, new report says

An alarming trend in Ontario has been the increase in overdose deaths involving the use of multiple drugs, with opioids…

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Health

Can fentanyl exposure lead to overdose? Despite cases of police sent to hospital, research says it’s unlikely

In recent weeks, there have been several incidents in Ontario where police officers were hospitalized after being exposed to fentanyl.…

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World

Hawaii crime boss dies of overdose in federal custody: medical examiner

A well-known Hawaiian businessman who led an extensive criminal enterprise, involving the laundering of drug money through front companies and…

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Health

Deadly drug 100 times more potent than fentanyl, as CDC warns of overdose spike

The rise of deadly drugs like carfentanil has become a major concern for public health officials. While fentanyl has long…

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Health

Doctors met by security as they set up unsanctioned overdose prevention sites at Vancouver Island hospitals

An initiative by doctors to establish overdose prevention sites on hospital property in Nanaimo and Victoria was abruptly halted by…

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Nova Scotia

Rising opioid overdose deaths should be N.S. election issue, advocate says

As Week 3 of the provincial election campaign kicks off, the focus shifts to the pressing issue of combating the…

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Health

Overdose deaths saw a sharp drop in the U.S. Experts hope it’s not ‘a blip’

The Current19:27Opioid deaths dropped this year. Experts hope it’s not ‘a blip’ New figures from the U.S. Centres for Disease…

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Health

Over 100 people have died of a drug overdose in N.L. since 2023 — and this axe-throwing bar wants to help

The Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services harm reduction van will be at the Jack Axes parking lot every Thursday afternoon…

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