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Who uses methamphetamine? Maybe not who you think: London study
23+ hour, 44+ min ago (504+ words) A new Ontario-wide analysis is challenging assumptions about who uses methamphetamine and amphetamine, finding women and older adults make up a larger share of people testing positive for the drugs than previously thought. More than 215,000 urine drug screens conducted in…...
One Swim at a Time: Using Fish to Understand Psychoactive Drugs
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Brad Bradford has it all wrong. Mandatory treatment won’t solve the overdose crisis. Here’s what will
1+ week, 1+ day ago (938+ words) Brad Bradford has it all wrong. Mandatory treatment won't solve the overdose crisis. Here's what will Toronto Star Mayoral candidate Brad Bradford has said that he will fight the overdose crisis by ensuring mandatory addiction treatment. Dr. Vincent Lam is…...
Naloxone machine rollout: Plan to install life-saving dispenser in North Richmond scrapped after mayor intervenes
1+ week, 2+ day ago (900+ words) September 5, 2026 — 1:00pm A plan to install a life-saving medicine dispenser near Melbourne’s safe injecting room has been scrapped after the local mayor claimed it would encourage drug use on the street rather than inside the medically supervised centre. The Victorian government…...
Stratford marks International Overdose Awareness Day
1+ week, 6+ day ago (581+ words) While number of drug deaths and hospitalizations decreased last year that doesn't tell the full story, CMHA Huron Perth CEO says As a community paramedic, Dana Lake spends much of her time working with those who are struggling with substance…...
Windsor club holds vigil for International Overdose Awareness Day
1+ week, 6+ day ago (636+ words) International Overdose Awareness Day has been observed around the world annually on Aug. 31 for 25 years Joe Newman was a nurse so he knew the risks, but it wasn’t enough to keep him out of danger. Newman, who died of a…...
WNC Recovery Community Collaborative rally 2025
1+ week, 6+ day ago (16+ words) The Asheville Citizen Times WNC Recovery Community Collaborative rally 2025...
Column | We asked scientists: Is it okay to use a little bit of cannabis?
1+ week, 6+ day ago (84+ words) The Washington Post Here’s what to know about the latest research on cannabis and health risks. Cannabis is more popular than ever, with more than 21 percent of Americans 12 and older saying they used it in the past year. Older adults…...
It will take $6M to restore flooded Henwood addiction centre: Recovery Alberta
2+ week, 2+ day ago (314+ words) 'Recovery Alberta recognizes the important role the site has and will continue to play in providing addiction treatment in Edmonton' Work on the flood-soaked 62-bed Henwood Treatment Centre is underway, but it will take between one and two years and…...
Alcohol abuse combined with social isolation can be lethal. It’s what killed my brother
2+ week, 2+ day ago (219+ words) August 29, 2026 — 1:30pm Two of the most popularly underrated threats to the health of Australians are alcohol abuse and social isolation (with or without loneliness). Combine them and the synergy is devastating and lethal. It’s what killed my brother, Jason, the day…...