overdose deaths
2020 Was the Worst Year Ever for Overdose Deaths in B.C.
Drug overdose deaths far outpaced deaths from COVID-19 in the province, which is pursuing decriminalization.
Elizabeth May’s Drug Decriminalization Plan Makes No Sense
Experts say the Greens’ plan to decriminalize drugs and potentially criminalize them again once overdose deaths subside is not an effective policy.
What You Need to Know About Ed Buck's Alleged Chemsex Kink and the Men Who Overdosed at His LA Home
The Democratic donor was charged with battery, maintaining a drug house, and administering methamphetamines after a third man overdosed at his home last week
States Say Thanks but No Thanks to Purdue Pharma’s “Insultingly Weak” Settlement Offer
Some states may be ready to accept the settlement, but plenty of others say they’ll keep fighting for more access to the Sacklers’ fortunes
A Canadian cop has died of a fentanyl overdose
Police said the quantity of fentanyl found in his system was too large to have been caused by "mere contact."
Fentanyl is Now in 81 Percent Of BC's Illegal Drug Overdose Deaths
Around three people died per day in July.
Fentanyl Overdose Survivors Are a Hidden Health Crisis
Brain damage, paralysis, and organ failure are just a few of the lasting problems some OD survivors take with them.
More Than 200 British Columbians Died of Drug Overdose in the First Two Months of 2017
Front line advocates are calling on the feds to declare a national health emergency, and start tracking cross-country deaths.
Justin Trudeau Says No to Decriminalization of Opioids
The statement comes in contrast to recommendations from BC health officials to decriminalize opioid drugs.
Lab Tests Confirm Carfentanil Has Tainted Metro Vancouver’s Street Drugs
The super-potent elephant tranquilizer has been suspected as the cause of a massive increase in overdose deaths beginning in November.
Supervised Injection Sites Are on the Way. Here’s What They Look Like Now
The Canadian government announced Monday that it plans to ease the restrictions on setting up supervised-injection sites imminently. Until then, things don't look good on the ground level.