CBC CanadaApr 29
13 kids under 5 died with toxic, illegal drugs in their system since 2019, Sask. child advocate says
The sudden increase in drug exposure cases among children is "deeply troubling," says Saskatchewan's advocate for children and youth Lisa Broda.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/13-kids-died-toxic-illegal-drugs-since-2019-child-advocate-9.7181401?cmp=rss
CBC ManitobaApr 13
Manitoba 'cautiously optimistic' about sustained drop in suspected substance-related deaths in 2025
An addictions expert says an apparent drop in the number of people suspected of dying from substance use in Manitoba in 2025 is a positive sign, but represents only "one piece of the puzzle" in addressing preventable drug deaths.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/drug-alcohol-related-deaths-2025-decrease-9.7159814?cmp=rss
Global News CanadaApr 8
Decade of death: With 18K lives lost, B.C. counts cost of 10-year drug emergency
More than 18,000 people have died from toxic illicit drugs in British Columbia since a public health emergency was declared on April 14, 2016.
#Canada #Health #BCdrugs #DrugOverdose
https://globalnews.ca/news/11769210/bc-drug-deaths-decade/
Global NewsApr 8
Decade of death: With 18K lives lost, B.C. counts cost of 10-year drug emergency
More than 18,000 people have died from toxic illicit drugs in British Columbia since a public health emergency was declared on April 14, 2016.
#Canada #Health #BCdrugs #DrugOverdose
https://globalnews.ca/news/11769210/bc-drug-deaths-decade/
Global News NationalApr 8
Decade of death: With 18K lives lost, B.C. counts cost of 10-year drug emergency
More than 18,000 people have died from toxic illicit drugs in British Columbia since a public health emergency was declared on April 14, 2016.
#Canada #Health #BCdrugs #DrugOverdose
https://globalnews.ca/news/11769210/bc-drug-deaths-decade/
Global News HealthApr 8
Decade of death: With 18K lives lost, B.C. counts cost of 10-year drug emergency
More than 18,000 people have died from toxic illicit drugs in British Columbia since a public health emergency was declared on April 14, 2016.
#Canada #Health #BCdrugs #DrugOverdose
https://globalnews.ca/news/11769210/bc-drug-deaths-decade/
Global News OkanaganApr 8
Decade of death: With 18K lives lost, B.C. counts cost of 10-year drug emergency
More than 18,000 people have died from toxic illicit drugs in British Columbia since a public health emergency was declared on April 14, 2016.
#Canada #Health #BCdrugs #DrugOverdose
https://globalnews.ca/news/11769210/bc-drug-deaths-decade/
Global News BCApr 8
Decade of death: With 18K lives lost, B.C. counts cost of 10-year drug emergency
More than 18,000 people have died from toxic illicit drugs in British Columbia since a public health emergency was declared on April 14, 2016.
#Canada #Health #BCdrugs #DrugOverdose
https://globalnews.ca/news/11769210/bc-drug-deaths-decade/
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Record Cocaine Supply Linked to U.S. Overdose Deaths and International Actions

Record cocaine supply from Colombia is linked to more overdose deaths in the US. International efforts to stop drug gangs are increasing.

#Cocaine, #DrugDeaths, #Colombia, #USNews, #PublicHealth

https://newsletter.tf/cocaine-deaths-us-colombia-2024/

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A lot more cocaine is being made, especially in Colombia. This seems to be causing more people to die from overdoses in the United States. At the same time, countries are working harder to stop drug gangs and are seizing large amounts of drugs.

#Cocaine, #DrugDeaths, #Colombia, #USNews, #PublicHealth

https://newsletter.tf/cocaine-deaths-us-colombia-2024/

More Cocaine Means More Deaths in the US

Record cocaine supply from Colombia is linked to more overdose deaths in the US. International efforts to stop drug gangs are increasing.