At least 207 people died in January from illegal drugs: BC Coroners Service
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Willie Ong wants a public health approach to tackling illegal drugs
Vice-presidential candidate doctor says medication and mental health treatment for drug addicts should be made…
Mozambique scrambles to stem rising tide of drug addiction
Such initiatives are relatively new in Africa and have met with some resistance. “I think…
A Hidden Killer: Fentanyl Finds a Place in More Illegal Drugs | Courts-police-firefighters
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Man reveals how drug addiction affected his life
A drug addict has shared how his drug use has affected his life and left…
Testing illegal drugs at home for fentanyl, is it safe?
(WKBN) – The state of Pennsylvania is considering legalizing a test that would tell if…
Breaking bacterial resistance to antibiotics to save first-line drug treatments
This discovery could see the return of readily available and inexpensive antibiotics. Credit: University of…
Opinions vary on the effectiveness of drug treatment and the act of recovery
Dec. 18 – THE GREAT – Reactions remain mixed to Oregon’s law decriminalizing drugs and…
Over $ 4 million in illegal drugs seized during EDGE investigation
EDMONTON – The head of Alberta’s health care system says the COVID-19 hospital crisis has…
US searches for new ways to prevent overdoses
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Experts say more resources are needed to tackle state drug addiction crisis
BANGOR – The current drug addiction problem in Maine could be described in one word:…
Boris’ £ 3 Billion Plan to Tackle Illegal Drugs Similar to Blair’s Failed Drug Strategy in 1998 | Politics | News
Mr Johnson unveiled a plan to wipe out trafficking rings and help drug addicts get…
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Toronto wants to allow simple possession of illegal drugs. So why does the city still view homelessness as a crime?
A cruel and costly waste of time. Is there another way to describe the criminalization…
New York City Opens First Safe Consumption Sites For Illegal Drugs In United States
New York City is officially the first jurisdiction in the United States to open safe…
Decriminalize possession of small amounts of illegal drugs, recommends Toronto’s top doctor
Toronto should decriminalize possession of small amounts of drugs in response to the worsening opioid…
Toronto’s top doctor recommends decriminalizing possession of small amounts of illegal drugs – Toronto
Toronto’s medical officer of health wants to decriminalize possession of small amounts of illegal drugs…
Baker administration plans temporary housing with drug addiction services on Jamaican lowland
Massachusetts officials plan to use the space in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston to…
[STANDPOINT] Illegal drugs and the NIMBY mentality
Following the withdrawals and reclassification made yesterday (November 9), the focus groups are teeming with…
Most countries soft drugs versus illegal drugs – experts
PARIS: A new expert report released on Monday showed that many countries around the world…
NDLEA to establish six standard rehabilitation centers across Nigeria -Marwa
Segun Adewole Posted October 27, 2021 The National Drug Enforcement Agency has announced that it…
NDLEA plans six standard rehabilitation centers to tackle drug addiction – Channels Television
An archive photo of NDLEA boss Buba Marwa. The National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) will…
Substance abuse: NDLEA to establish 6 standard rehabilitation centers in Nigeria –Marwa | The Guardian Nigeria News
The National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced that it will establish six standard rehabilitation…
Drug addiction: NDLEA to establish 6 standard rehabilitation centers in Nigeria
NDLEA President / General Manager, Brigadier. Gen. Mohamed Bouba Marwa (Rtd) revealed it at the…
Opioid Task Force Warns Against Fentanyl in Illegal Drugs and Counterfeit Prescriptions | Local news
A potent opioid that can cause a fatal overdose with just a small amount shows…
Treating drug addiction as a criminal matter “causes thousands of preventable deaths”, police chief says
The newly appointed boss of a Welsh police force has said treating drug addiction as…
Fentanyl is one of the reasons America’s drug crisis is coming back in force: NPR
Nationwide deaths linked to black market fentanyl pills are on the rise. Many victims are…
“Almost 70 billion yen of illegal drugs imported in 5 years”
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety and the Korean Customs Service have captured 110,000…
illegal drug overdose Worcester supervised injection sites
WORCESTER – Addicts are dying at an alarming rate in Worcester, and some believe there…
Martin Compston becomes voice of drug awareness campaign
Scottish star Martin Compston has been part of a series of commercials working to raise…
The drug awareness campaign was extended due to concerns about students experimenting
Worried that new university and college students are experimenting with deadly opioids, the province is…
City of Brno approves drug addiction policy – Brno Daily
The representatives of the city of Brno approved a new municipal policy strategy to combat…
Health service steps up drug awareness on International Overdose Day
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Treat addiction like a health problem, not a criminal problem, says O’Toole as part of plan to tackle opioid crisis
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole on Sunday offered a “compassionate” plan to tackle the opioid crisis,…
New mobile app to aid addiction recovery in Montana
HELENA – A mobile app will be used to help treat drug addiction in Montana…
Marion County officials announce program to help treat drug addiction
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What the fight against COVID and the fight against drug addiction have in common
The Jazz Age Lawn Party, which usually takes place twice a summer on Governor’s Island,…
New database aims to locate drug addiction in Pueblo
PUEBLO – A new interactive dashboard is available on the Pueblo County Health Department website…
“Say yes to drug addiction, one drug den at a time”
“Saying yes to addiction, one drug at a time” is a smart headline for a…
Michael Leach: Drug addiction is an urban and rural American problem
Michael leach Drug seizures appear to be more common in rural America today than before,…
When pot use starts in teens, drug addiction is more likely: study | Health info
By Robert Preidt, health day reporter(Health Day)TUESDAY, March 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Teens who…
Will prisons allow inmates to access medically assisted treatment for drug addiction?
This story was published in partnership with Focus on New York. In September 2020, Paul…
Charity Brings Drug Treatment to Doors of Locked Out Addicts | Scotland
Recovering heroin addicts in Edinburgh who need self-isolation are now receiving home deliveries of methadone,…
California needs to treat addiction as a disease, not a lifestyle choice.
In summary Dr. Gilmore Chung, Venice Family Clinic: With the increased risk posed by the…
Many in the United States say drug addiction is a major problem in their community
According to a new survey from the Pew Research Center, Americans overwhelmingly see substance abuse…
New models of care for addiction treatment – Baltimore Sun
The 50-year-old “war on drugs” policy must now be declared a failure. Every measurable outcome…
NIH says doctors are neglecting drug treatments for alcohol addiction
Naltrexone, which is also used to help treat opioid addiction, was approved for use in…