Opioids

• B.C. premier says ‘zero’ chance of no-prescription opioids

  Premier David Eby says there's a "zero per cent chance" B.C. will implement recommendations by the provincial health officer for no-prescription "safer supply."

  Health

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• Drug alert issued for Waterloo Region for 3rd time in 6 weeks

  The Overdose Monitoring Alert and Response System (OMARS) says that it is believed that the four deaths, which occurred between June 28 and July 4, were drug related.

  Canada

  Jul 6
  
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• New vending machine offering drug pipes, naloxone kits, third of its kind in Ontario

  The Our Healthbox machine in Brantford, Ont. offers a wide range of harm reduction supplies such as condoms, naloxone kits, pipes and HIV testing kits.

  Health

  Jun 21
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• After 5 deaths in 5 days, drug alert issued for Waterloo Region

  The Overdose Monitoring Alert and Response System issued the alert after there were five suspected overdose deaths over the past five days.

  Canada

  Jun 18
• Opioid deaths in Ontario shelters more than tripled during pandemic, study finds

  A new study examining data indicates opioid-related deaths in the province's shelters more than tripled during the COVID-19 pandemic, when compared with a few years prior. 

  Health

  Jun 18
• After 4 more deaths, overdose alert extended for Waterloo Region

  After four more people suffered suspect overdose-related deaths in the area, the community drug alert for Waterloo Region has been extended.

  Crime

  Jun 4
• Rash of overdoses in Waterloo Region prompts community drug alert

  For the second time this month, an community drug alert has been issued for the area by the Waterloo Region Integrated Drug Strategy (WRIDS).

  Canada

  May 28
• Paramedic pouch containing opioids missing: Waterloo Region

  The region did not say whether the bag was lost or stolen but did note that Paramedic Services is working with Waterloo Regional Police as they look to recover the missing satchel.

  Crime

  Apr 30
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• Quebec court approves class action alleging opioid makers misled users about risks

  The class action includes everyone in Quebec who was diagnosed with opioid use disorder after being prescribed opioid medications between 1996 and the present.

  Health

  Apr 16
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• Over 25% of young Canadian deaths linked to opioids amid pandemic: study

  Across Canada, the burden of premature opioid-related deaths doubled between 2019 and 2021, representing more than one-quarter of deaths among younger adults, a study found.

  Health

  Apr 15