8 stories tagged #naloxone

  1. Family of Man Who Died in Edmonton ER Waiting Room Demands Answers
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    Family of Man Who Died in Edmonton ER Waiting Room Demands Answers

    The family of Travis Smith, who died in the Royal Alexandra Hospital ER waiting room after receiving naloxone, is seeking answers and accountability.

    6d ago 2 min read
  2. Ontario Health Officials Issue Drug Poisoning Alert Over Mysterious 'Down' Substance
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    Ontario Health Officials Issue Drug Poisoning Alert Over Mysterious 'Down' Substance

    A yellow or beige 'down' drug linked to overdoses in Peterborough; naloxone may not suffice.

    3w ago 1 min read
  3. Blue Jays Star Davis Schneider: Naloxone Could Have Saved My Brother
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    Blue Jays Star Davis Schneider: Naloxone Could Have Saved My Brother

    Toronto Blue Jays infielder Davis Schneider shares his personal tragedy of losing his brother to an opioid overdose and his mission to promote naloxone awareness.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. Fredericton Sees Alarming Spike in Drug Overdoses
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    Fredericton Sees Alarming Spike in Drug Overdoses

    Fredericton, New Brunswick, reports a dramatic surge in drug overdoses, with similar trends emerging in other Maritime communities. Authorities urge caution due to potent substances.

    last mo. 2 min read
  5. Montreal Public Health Issues Overdose Alert Amid Fentanyl Surge
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    Montreal Public Health Issues Overdose Alert Amid Fentanyl Surge

    Authorities in Montreal are warning of a significant rise in drug overdoses, primarily linked to potent fentanyl and carfentanil mixtures circulating in the city.

    last mo. 2 min read
  6. Saskatoon Faces Overdose Crisis: Public Alert Issued
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    Saskatoon Faces Overdose Crisis: Public Alert Issued

    Saskatoon issued a public overdose alert following a surge in emergency calls. Officials urge vigilance and immediate 911 response.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Rhino Tranq’ Surges in US Illicit Drug Supply, Health Alert Issued
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    Rhino Tranq’ Surges in US Illicit Drug Supply, Health Alert Issued

    Medetomidine, a veterinary sedative, increasingly found with fentanyl, raising overdose risks.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  8. B.C. Invests $50 Million to Expand Nasal Naloxone Access
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    B.C. Invests $50 Million to Expand Nasal Naloxone Access

    British Columbia commits $50 million to significantly increase the availability of nasal naloxone kits across the province, aiming to combat the ongoing overdose crisis.

    3mo ago 1 min read