Opioids Crisis

The opioid crisis in Canada is explored in a chilling exposé by the FCPP. This review summarizes the article’s key findings and calls for urgent policy changes to tackle the crisis.

Spotlight on Guelph’s Response to the Canadian Opioid Crisis: Challenges with naloxone distribution, homelessness, and crime rates highlighted in recent report.

The opioid crisis in the Maskwacìs community in Alberta has reached alarming levels, with a surge in drug-related deaths. Efforts are being made to combat the crisis through naloxone distribution and mental health services. A national class-action lawsuit may also provide resources to address the crisis.

Aggressive anti-opioid bylaws in Canada may push drug use into hidden, unsafe places, exacerbating the opioid crisis instead of solving it. Harm reduction and addressing root causes of addiction are essential.

Breaking Hearts and Breaking Lives: This blog post sheds light on the devastating impact of the ongoing opioid crisis in Canada, sharing the narrative of an advocate and exploring key takeaways from his experiences. It also discusses the opioid class action lawsuit and emphasizes the urgent need for policy reform and societal support in addressing this crisis.

The opioid crisis in Canada is explored in the documentary “Dopesick.” The film focuses on the impact of opioids in Western Canada, particularly the city of Edmonton. This TechDaily article provides insights into the crisis and the documentary.

Get an inside look into Canada’s opioid crisis with the enlightening documentary “Dopesick.” Watch now to understand the devastating impact and become part of the solution.

The opioid crisis in Canada is explored through the lens of New Westminster’s public library and its efforts to address challenging behaviors and drug-related issues. The importance of a collective response from the government, health sector, and community is highlighted, along with the potential value of naloxone kits to save lives. The far-reaching consequences of the crisis, including homelessness and crime rates, are also emphasized.

Indigenous communities in Alberta are suffering from the devastating effects of the opioid crisis, with a rise in overdose deaths linked to potent synthetic opioids like carfentanil. Urgent action is needed, including inclusion in the opioid class action and improved access to naloxone, to combat the crisis and support these vulnerable communities.

Canadian pediatricians are urging the government to declare the opioid crisis a public health emergency due to the rising death toll, with an increasing number of young people affected.