Nova Scotia

“The article highlights the devastating impacts of the Canadian opioid crisis and the ongoing challenges faced in addressing the issue.”

The Canadian opioid crisis requires urgent action, with rising overdose deaths and homelessness adding complexity. Naloxone kits are helpful but not enough.

The Canadian opioid crisis is causing devastating societal and economic costs, with opioid-related deaths in the country nearly tripling in the past decade. The crisis is also leading to rising rates of homelessness and crime, particularly among the most vulnerable populations. However, there are proactive measures being taken, such as the distribution of Naloxone kits and a proposed opioid class-action lawsuit, that offer hope in combating the crisis.

The opioid crisis in communities is devastating, but there is optimism in comprehensive strategies that can facilitate recovery. Learn more in this article.

Nova Scotia is considering putting naloxone kits in schools to combat the opioid crisis, highlighting the severity of the issue and the impact on youth.

The resurgence of hydromorphone in Nova Scotia’s ongoing opioid crisis is worsening the situation and impacting the community in various ways. Efforts are being made to combat the crisis through distribution of naloxone kits and the implementation of the ‘Safer Drug Use’ project.

The RCMP takes significant steps to address the opioid crisis in Halifax area schools through education and collaboration.

The opioid crisis in Canada is worsened by laced cannabis, as recent news of two deaths in Barrie shows. Efforts to combat the crisis continue.

RCMP and US Homeland Security disrupt international drug trafficking in efforts to combat the ongoing opioid crisis in Canada.

Nova Scotia has decided to join the national opioid class action against opioid manufacturers and distributers to address the opioid crisis.