Tag: opioid
Opioid overdose and death reports prompt Lambton public health advisory
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Author of the article: Tyler Kula Published Feb 03, 2024 • Last updated 14 hours ago • 2 minute read The Lambton Public Health…
US opioid crisis: Supreme Court examines Sackler family’s legal shield
The U.S. Supreme Court faces a dilemma over the opioid crisis: whether to accept a $6 billion settlement to compensate victims’ families, but which would offer immunity to the Sackler…
Woodstock-area health unit highlights opioid crisis through Vital Perspectives series
News Local News New series will share local stories about a variety of public-health issues, including addiction, homelessness and climate change Published Aug 31, 2023 • 2 minute read Southwestern…
Painkiller: the opioid crisis told by Netflix also hits France
News Published on 08/16/2023 at 5:03 p.m. Updated 08/16/2023 at 5:03 p.m. Reading 3 mins. in collaboration with Dr. Marc Lévêque (Neurosurgery – Pain) Just days after its launch on…
Lambton public health urges extra caution amid spike in opioid overdoses
Lambton public health officials are urging extra caution amid a recent spike in opioid overdoses. The health unit said it has received reports of 10 suspected opioid overdoses during a…
Lambton public health urges extra caution amid spike in opioid overdoses
Lambton public health officials are urging extra caution amid a recent spike in opioid overdoses. The health unit said Tuesday afternoon it’s received reports of 10 suspected opioid overdoses during…
Spike in opioid overdoses concerns health unit
A startling rise in opioid overdoses this month has the Brant County Health Unit posting an alert warning drug users about the danger they are facing. In the first 13…
Fentanyl: powerful opioid, what (side) effects?
A painkiller authorized in France, Fentanyl is misused as a drug (especially in the United States) and exposes you to mortal risks. Summary THE Fentanyl is a opioid drug diverted…
Oxycodone: what are the effects of this very powerful opioid?
Oxycodone is a very powerful analgesic prescribed for severe pain (such as that of cancer for example). It is on the list of narcotic drugs and has many side effects,…
HN health unit develops opioid early warning surveillance system
News Local News Opioid overdoses in counties higher than provincial average Fentanyl pills (File photo) Public health officials in Haldimand-Norfolk have developed an early warning surveillance system to monitor spikes…