Over 150 Americans die every day from overdoses related to fentanyl and synthetic opioids. Here’s why fentanyl is so deadly. RELATED: RSV, flu, COVID-19 are […]
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Feds to decriminalize possession of small amounts of illicit drugs in B.C.
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett announces the decriminalization of the possession of small amounts of illicit drugs in British Columbia. Subscribe to CTV […]
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Saskatchewan sees a record number of overdose deaths in 2021
According to the Saskatchewan Coroner’s Service, there were 225 confirmed overdose deaths in 2021 and 239 suspected, for a total of 464. Subscribe to CTV […]
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Expert Explains Why Drug Overdose Deaths Soared Amid Pandemic | MSNBC
NBC's Kate Snow, who has covered the opioid crisis for years, and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Associate Professor, Dr. Paul Christo, joined Stephanie […]
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12-year-old girl one of B.C.’s youngest overdose victims
A 12-year-old girl is one of the youngest victims of British Columbia's overdose crisis. Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos: Connect with CTV […]
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Cardiologist Testifies George Floyd’s Death Was ‘Absolutely Preventable’ | MSNBC
Cardiologist Dr. Jonathan Rich testified at former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's trial that George Floyd's death was "absolutely preventable" if he was not kept […]
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Cardiologist: George Floyd Did Not Die From ‘Primary Cardiac Event’ Or Drug Overdose | MSNBC
During the trial of Derek Chauvin, cardiologist Dr. Jonathan Rich testified that he believed George Floyd died from "cardiopulmonary arrest" caused by low oxygen levels […]
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B.C.’s other health crisis: 2020 the ‘worst year yet’ for fatal overdoses
Last year was British Columbia's deadliest on record when it comes to illicit drug overdoses, the province's chief coroner says. In an update Thursday, Lisa […]
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B.C. sounding the alarm over surge in fatal opioid overdoses
B.C. is sounding the alarm as fatal opioid overdoses account for at least five deaths daily in the province. Melanie Nagy has the details. Subscribe […]
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