Washington State pipe distribution program aims to curb disease and death among drug users
Methamphetamine accounted for 1,098 overdose deaths in 2021. Pipe distribution efforts can be educational for drug users as well, LaKosky said.
Walking tour in Campbell River intended to shed light on toxic drug crisis
People embrace afetr a memorial to remember victims of illicit drug overdose deaths on International Overdose Awareness Day, in the Downtown …
Health Department warns ‘don’t trust your cocaine’ as 9 die from suspected overdoses – Buffalo News
“As we see all too often with opioid overdose deaths, cocaine and fentanyl are a deadly combination. People should never use any drug alone and …
Metro Public Health: Fentanyl present in Nashville area, uptick in overdose incidents
Previously:More than 400 people across Nashville died from a drug overdose in 2019. · On the rise:Reported 2020 fatal drug overdoses in Davidson County …
Waterloo Region council to vote on endorsing decriminalization of simple drug possession
It’s estimated 24 people have died so far this year from suspected accidental overdose, according to data from Waterloo Regional Police. The staff and …
Opioid overdoses claimed lives of more than 500 Torontonians last year – Toronto Star
A protest at Queen’s Park against people dying of drug overdoses. … at homeless shelters, to combat an increase of overdose deaths in shelters.
Overdose crisis still ‘urgent’ in Toronto, city’s top doctor says as emergency calls rise | CBC News
In a statement, Mayor John Tory said that any life lost to drug overdose is preventable and unacceptable. “Every death from an overdose is a …
Toronto experiences sharp increase in opioid overdose deaths in 2021
In keeping with our response to the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing the drug poisoning crisis of this size and scale requires resources and action from …
Toronto saw at least 511 opioid overdose deaths in 2021, new data suggests – Global News
Toronto Mayor John Tory said any life lost to a drug overdose is “preventable and totally unacceptable.” “Every death from an overdose is a …
Probe into Mid-Hudson Valley drug sales leads to Newburgh man’s arrest – Daily Freeman
Illegal drugs like heroin are often contaminated with fentanyl, police said. Authorities have blamed a significant number of overdose deaths in …