overdoses
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
How an Indigenous Neighbourhood Patrol Is Fighting Overdoses in Winnipeg
Bear Clan Patrol began as a response to 15-year-old Tina Fontaine’s disappearance, and has since found new ways to serve a hurting community.
Heroin Was Responsible for One in Four Overdose Deaths in 2015, Says CDC
Opioids—including prescription painkillers and fentanyl—also accounted for the overall majority of overdose deaths last year.
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.
Overdoses in Vancouver Have Reached Over 6,000 This Year—and It Isn’t Even Over Yet
Morgues in the city are now frequently reaching capacity due to fentanyl-related deaths.
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