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Study links B.C.’s drug policies to more overdoses, but researchers urge caution
A study links B.C.’s safer supply and decriminalization to more opioid hospitalizations, but experts note its limitations
Apr 24
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Philosophical differences drive parties’ drug policies this election
The Tories make drug policy a central campaign issue, while the other parties are quietly backing harm reduction
Apr 21
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Addiction experts demand witnessed dosing guidelines after pharmacy scam exposed
Delays in new guidelines frustrate addiction experts, who call for improved efforts to wean clients from prescribed opioids
Apr 19
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Addiction experts demand witnessed dosing guidelines after pharmacy scam exposed
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Why psychedelic therapy is stuck in the waiting room
There is mounting evidence of psychedelics’ effectiveness at treating mental disorders. But researchers face obstacles conducting rigorous studies
Apr 2
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Why psychedelic therapy is stuck in the waiting room
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March 2025
This opioid addiction medication saves lives. So why has uptake been slow?
Sublocade, a powerful medication to treat opioid addiction, is poised to become more accessible. But rapid access is only part of the solution
Mar 31
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There’s No Such Thing as a “Safer Supply” of Drugs
Sweden, the U.K., and Canada all experimented with providing opioids to addicts. The results were disastrous.
Mar 29
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Should fentanyl dealers face manslaughter charges for fatal overdoses?
Police are charging more drug dealers with manslaughter in fentanyl overdose deaths. But the shift is not satisfying everyone
Mar 27
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Should fentanyl dealers face manslaughter charges for fatal overdoses?
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Denise Denning: Fuelling addiction – The “safe supply” disaster
There is a growing schism in the Canadian addiction treatment community regarding safer supply.
Mar 6
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CBC suppressed evidence of youth accessing diverted “safer supply” opioids
Skewing stories to fit Liberal-friendly narratives is generally bad, but suppressing testimony that concerns the well-being of children is particularly…
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February 2025
“Unscientific and bizarre”: Yet another Toronto addiction physician criticizes Canada’s “safer supply” experiment
“It seems to be motivated by a very small, vocal, and well-connected group of advocates” says Dr. Michael Lester
Feb 28
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“Unscientific and bizarre”: Yet another Toronto addiction physician criticizes Canada’s “safer supply” experiment
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Canada cracks down on precursor chemicals to battle fentanyl crisis
Health Canada launches two new drug detection units to fight fentanyl trafficking—but will they be enough?
Feb 26
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Canada cracks down on precursor chemicals to battle fentanyl crisis
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Does America’s ‘drug czar’ hold lessons for Canada?
The US has had a drug czar for decades. Experts share how this position has shaped US drug policy—and what it could mean for Canada
Feb 24
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