Tag: overdoses
Three deaths in Sundsvall this summer after overdoses of drug-classified Lyrica
Lyrica, which contains the substance pregabalin, is mainly prescribed to epilepsy patients and people with severe anxiety. It then appears mainly in tablet or capsule form, but in recent years…
Moms advocating for change after children die of drug overdoses
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Published Jul 31, 2024 • Last updated 1 day ago • 3 minute read Bernice Liverance of Brantford (left) and Krista Cabral of Paris…
Eating this fruit every night can lead to fatal potassium overdoses (the maximum daily dose)
Excellent for health, it almost cost several people their lives. In summer, fruits quench our thirst and provide us with all the vitamins we need. But when consumed in excessive…
Health unit issues public alert after increase in local opioid-related overdoses
The Brant County Health Unit has issued a community alert after an increase in suspected opioid-related drug overdoses in Brantford-Brant, including two deaths. Article content From June 1 to 10,…
Prisoners learn to reverse overdoses
Anna Karolina Eriksson/TT share-arrowShare unsaveSave expand-left full screen Inmates are taught how to reverse a fatal overdose using the nasal spray naloxone. Archive image. Photo: Jessica Gow/TT The Fosieanstalten in…
New zombie drug is spreading in the US – increasingly common in overdoses
It has become known as the “zombie drug” because it puts people in an almost unconscious state even though they are still standing. In run-down neighborhoods in Philadelphia, San Francisco…
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…
Health unit issues safety alert after rise in fatal overdoses
A recent rise in the number of suspected opioid-related deaths has prompted the Brant County Health Unit to issue a public safety alert. Seven deaths in Brantford-Brant are among 18…