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B.C. adjusts toxic drug strategy

B.C. adjusts toxic drug strategy

The province's coroner on Tuesday said there were 2,272 suspected drug toxicity deaths in British Columbia last year — making it the second deadliest year on record, just short of the 2,306 deaths recorded in 2021. Most were middle-aged men who died inside private homes. | CBC News

The province's coroner on Tuesday said there were 2,272 suspected drug toxicity deaths in British Columbia last year — making it the second deadliest year on record, just short of the 2,306 deaths recorded in 2021. Most were middle-aged men who died inside private homes. | CBC News

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Dr. Bonnie Henry’s emotional response to B.C.’s record-breaking drug overdose numbers in May

Dr. Bonnie Henry’s emotional response to B.C.’s record-breaking drug overdose numbers in May

Global NewsJon Azpiri

B.C. toxic drug deaths dropped in 2024

B.C. toxic drug deaths dropped in 2024

B.C.'s top doctor is reviewing the province's prescribed hard drug program. And as Richard Zussman tells us, health officials are recommending expanding the types of drugs available. And, Keith Baldrey has data on who exactly is dying. More: https://trib.al/ZiYpjyn | Global BC

B.C.'s top doctor is reviewing the province's prescribed hard drug program. And as Richard Zussman tells us, health officials are recommending expanding the types of drugs available. And, Keith Baldrey has data on who exactly is dying. More: https://trib.al/ZiYpjyn | Global BC

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Vancouver addictions doctor says World Cup visitors should be warned about Vancouver's toxic drug supply

Vancouver addictions doctor says World Cup visitors should be warned about Vancouver's toxic drug supply

B.C. breaks record for overdose deaths in 2023

B.C. breaks record for overdose deaths in 2023

Drug deaths in B.C. drop 13 per cent, hitting four-year low of 2,253

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Latest statistics show toxic drug crisis is not slowing down

2023 deadliest year in toxic drug crisis

Global NewsElizabeth McSheffrey

New rules on drug possession come into effect

Global NewsElizabeth McSheffrey

B.C. marks 9 years since the toxic drug crisis was declared a public health emergency

CBCAkshay Kulkarni

New report on drug toxicity deaths in B.C.

'Absolute hell': Toxic drug supply is battering B.C.’s smaller communities

vancouversunNathan Griffiths

Toxic drug deaths decreasing in BC

New report makes recommendations to tackle ongoing overdose crisis in B.C.

Global NewsElizabeth McSheffrey

Toxic drug crisis rages on 8 years after B.C. declared public health emergency

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At a press briefing on Tuesday, B.C.'s chief coroner Lisa Lapointe shared the shocking numbers of the illicit drug overdose crisis as the province marks International Overdose Day. https://globalnews.ca/news/8155307/toxic-drugs-bc-deaths-young-people-overdose/ | Global BC

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Expert panel calls for B.C. to adopt ‘safer’ supply of drugs

Global NewsAmy Judd

First Nations drug users 6 times more likely to die of overdose in B.C., data finds

Global NewsElizabeth McSheffrey

Drug deaths in B.C. are dropping. Here are some of the theories why

vancouversunGlenda Luymes

B.C. drug decriminalization and safer supply associated with more overdoses: study

vancouversunThe Canadian Press

Warning to B.C. drug users over tainted supply

B.C. introduces new prescribed safer supply policy, a Canadian first

What we know about toxic drug fatalities since B.C. declared a public health emergency

B.C.’s toxic drug crisis 8 year anniversary

Global NewsDarrian Matassa-Fung

BC Coroners Service says 2020 was province’s worst year for illicit drug overdoses

It's been seven years since British Columbia declared a public health emergency on the toxic drug crisis.⁠ ⁠ Since the emergency was declared, more than 10,000 people have died of overdose-related deaths.⁠ ⁠ In this video clip, paramedics with B.C. Emergency Health Services demonstrate how to administer naloxone — a drug that helps temporarily reverse the effects of opioid overdoses.⁠ ⁠ #toxicdrugcrisis #opioidepidemic #vancouver #britishcolumbia #cbcnews

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Toxic drugs are a leading cause of why 4 people per day die of overdose in B.C. every day. Know what’s out there. #StopOverdose | Government of British Columbia

1.1M viewsDec 20, 2018

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Vancouver mayor looks to decriminalize simple drug possession

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Global NewsJon Azpiri

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