Canadian cities, provinces say decriminalization would help reduce stigma associated with drug use
The programs are small and have very limited capacity to prescribe a safe supply of drugs
Most fatal overdoses are linked to opioids and took place in Calgary and Edmonton
Drug overdose deaths in Alberta hit record highs during the COVID-19 pandemic
NDP mental health and addictions critic holds consultation in Nanaimo-Ladysmith
To date, British Columbia, Toronto and Vancouver have asked Ottawa for section 56 exemption request
B.C. recorded 2,224 fatalities due to illicit drug overdoses in 2021
‘Usually, you just go to sleep… wake up later and you’re fine. But this night I wasn’t.’
Editor’s note: The names of the family members in this article have…
BC Emergency Health Services report indicates 108 per cent increase since reporting started in 2016
Every health region in B.C. saw an increase in overdose calls during 2021
The national line is one of many solutions to try to curb drug overdoses
Researchers says existing sites having positive influence on drug users’ behaviour
Opioid fatalities now represent over 20 per cent of all deaths investigated by Yukon’s coroner
Island Health recommends drug users take precautions such as accessing overdose prevention site
Pandemic measures make it harder for some to access services
Niki Lucas will remember her son Dustin during International Overdose Awareness Day