Jury makes 22 recommendations in coroner's inquest into death of Windsor man at local jail
The jury in a coroner's inquest tasked with examining the fatal overdose of a Windsor father of two at a troubled local jail delivered its verdict Thursday, issuing nearly two-dozen recommendations aimed at preventing similar deaths.
#death #jail #overdose #inquest #Windsor #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/coroners-inquest-joe-gratton-jury-verdict-recommendations-jail-1.7559942?cmp=rss
#overdose
A new harm reduction group is creating a safe space to do drugs in St. John's
A pop-up overdose prevention tent is now running once a week in downtown St. John's. Overdose Awareness and Response St. Johns offers harm reduction supplies and supervision for people using drugs on site.
#harmreduction #drug #overdose #prevention #StJohns #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/overdose-prevention-site-1.7543366?cmp=rss
The National Survey on #DrugUse & #Health is an annual survey of households conducted by the #SubstanceAbuse & #MentalHealth Administration, which is being dissolved in *#Health* Secy #RFKJr's overhaul of the nation's health agencies.
"We survey about 70k people, 12 & older each year," says Jennifer Hoenig, who used to lead the team of scientists in charge of the survey, which is the largest in the country.
#AddictionIsADisease #PublicHealth #SelfMedicating #eugenics #overdose #deaths #Trump
So much for giving a shit about #overdose #deaths
They've tracked Americans' #DrugUse for decades. #Trump & #RFKJr fired them
A federal #study on #MentalHealth problems & #SubstanceAbuse across the country that has been running for decades & is used by a wide range of researchers faces an uncertain future after Trump cuts.
#AddictionIsADisease #PublicHealth #SelfMedicating #eugenics #FDT
https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/05/29/nx-s1-5407849/samhsa-nsduh-trump-rfk-jr-hhs-cuts
Later this week, I'm teaching some folks in the #community how to help people in #overdose dangers with #naloxone kits.
Everyone should learn how to use those kits to potentially save lives.
#FirstAid #EmergencyAid #HelpDontJudge #BeCompassionate #medical #CrisisHelp #CommunityWork #PeopleHelpingPeople
Sask. firefighters are responding to more overdose calls — and it's taking a toll
With almost 1,100 drug overdose calls so far this year as of mid-May, Saskatoon firefighters are feeling the toll of the opioid crisis. The problem isn't unique to the city, leading to calls for better support for first responders.
#firefighters #overdose #opioidcrisis #firstresponders #Saskatoon #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/firefighters-help-drug-crisis-1.7541115?cmp=rss
Cutting #overdose deaths: Progress comes from #HarmReduction, NOT the #WarOnDrugs. https://truthout.org/articles/experts-credit-harm-reduction-not-border-cops-for-27-drop-in-overdose-deaths/
Jury recommends education, training following UVic student’s overdose death
The inquest was called after her parents went public with concerns over the response of UVic campus security and the length of time it took to give her naloxone and CPR.
#education #death #overdose #training #UVic #Crime
https://globalnews.ca/news/11181681/jury-education-training-uvic-student-overdose-death/
Wary of #synthetic #drugs amid worst #overdose #epidemic in history
"in #Singapore’s case, deterrence in e form of strict drug #legislation seems to be working.. global consensus against #drugabuse has been challenged by those who lobby for legislative changes & softer attitudes twds #narcotics. Sabet: “One of e things I’m extremely worried abt is e movement to legalise drugs.. coming fr a multibillion-$ movement tt's v smart, calculated & running in #NGOs round e world”"
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/spore-must-be-wary-of-synthetic-drugs-the-worst-overdose-epidemic-in-history-veteran-journalist
Yesterday, the #CDC reported a 27% decrease in #overdose deaths in 2024.
Possible contributing factors according the Drug Policy Alliance:
- Increased access to #naloxone, which reverses #opioid/#fentanyl overdoses
- Greater availability of medications like methadone and buprenorphine
- Funding for treatment and recovery
- Wider access to fentanyl test strips
USA - #Overdose da #droghe. 2024: in calo del 27% su 2023
https://www.aduc.it/notizia/overdose+droghe+2024+calo+27+2023_141147.php
US Drug #overdose deaths fell 27% in 2024, the biggest drop in history. NB: Trump was not president. Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA) asked RFK, Jr why the administration was shuttering the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/us-overdose-deaths-fell-by-27-last-year-the-largest-one-year-decline-ever-recorded
U.S. overdose deaths fell 27% in 2024, a new 1-year record #Health #US News #Drug Overdose #OVERDOSE DEATHS
https://globalnews.ca/news/11180067/us-overdose-deaths-2024-1-year-record//612
Saskatoon’s overdose numbers are once again hitting record levels
After a brief reprieve, overdose numbers are hitting record levels again in Saskatoon. In the span of three days, the Saskatoon Fire Department responded to 30 overdose calls.
#overdose #death #record #emergency #Saskatoon #Health
https://globalnews.ca/news/11178662/saskatoons-overdose-numbers-record-levels/
Saskatoon’s overdose numbers are once again hitting record levels
After a brief reprieve, overdose numbers are hitting record levels again in Saskatoon. In the span of three days, the Saskatoon Fire Department responded to 30 overdose calls.
#overdose #death #record #emergency #Saskatoon #Health
https://globalnews.ca/news/11178662/saskatoons-overdose-numbers-record-levels/
911 call on night UVic student overdosed was ‘the most complex,’ doctor testifies
Sidney McIntyre-Starko was 18 years old when she died of an accidental fentanyl overdose in her dorm room in January 2024. Testimony in the inquest has now concluded.
#death #overdose #university #inquest #UVic #Crime
https://globalnews.ca/news/11176659/911-call-uvic-student-overdosed-most-complex-doctor-testifies/
Inquest wraps up in Winnipeg into the 2021 overdose death of Lee Earnshaw
An inquest has wrapped up into the overdose death of Lee Earnshaw in 2021 in Winnipeg. His family members hope to prevent similar deaths.
#death #overdose #inquest #Winnipeg #Canada #LeeEarnshaw
https://globalnews.ca/news/11168240/inquest-wraps-up-in-winnipeg-into-the-2021-overdose-death-of-lee-earnshaw/
Inquest wraps up in Winnipeg into the 2021 overdose death of Lee Earnshaw
An inquest has wrapped up into the overdose death of Lee Earnshaw in 2021 in Winnipeg. His family members hope to prevent similar deaths.
#death #overdose #inquest #Winnipeg #Canada #LeeEarnshaw
https://globalnews.ca/news/11168240/inquest-wraps-up-in-winnipeg-into-the-2021-overdose-death-of-lee-earnshaw/
Inquest wraps up in Winnipeg into the 2021 overdose death of Lee Earnshaw
An inquest has wrapped up into the overdose death of Lee Earnshaw in 2021 in Winnipeg. His family members hope to prevent similar deaths.
#death #overdose #inquest #Winnipeg #Canada #LeeEarnshaw
https://globalnews.ca/news/11168240/inquest-wraps-up-in-winnipeg-into-the-2021-overdose-death-of-lee-earnshaw/
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