opioid
Parents are breaking the law to stop their kids from overdosing
Parents say a lack of detox centres is forcing them to take drastic measures as the opioid crisis continues in Canada.
The fentanyl crisis has hit Nova Scotia, but it’s not an election issue
A dozen people have died in the province this year from suspected overdoses, but it still hasn't registered on the campaign trail
Canada is making it easier to open up supervised drug consumption sites
The House of Commons approved Monday night changes to drug legislation, as the Liberal government faces mounting pressure to deal with the opioid crisis.
Canada just adopted a law protecting people who report drug overdoses
The Good Samaritan law, which provides legal protection for those who call 911 to report an overdose, comes as Canada grapples with an overdose crisis
Mayors call on Canada to fix the 'glaring gaps' in drug overdose data
Despite being in the midst of what is widely described as a public health crisis, there is no clear picture of how bad the opioid overdose problem is across the country.
The crackdown on opioid prescriptions in Canada is pushing some people to the street
Canada has been trying to stem the flow of opioids onto the streets, but it may be making the problem worse by creating new black market clients.
Canada is prescribing heroin to treat opioid addiction
But barriers are still in the way of expanding this controversial treatment option.