Public training more critical given opioid overdose epidemic, mayor says
Tuesday, Aug. 31 sees free barbecue, candlelight vigil; groups re-issue calls for action
HarmCheck can provide accurate results in one to two minutes using only a small sample size
Program to include prescription fentanyl patches, as well as injectable and tablet forms of hydromorphone
Service for people using drugs provides support in the absence of a safe supply
At least 21,174 people have died from apparent opioid toxicity between 2016 and 2020
At least 176 people fatally overdosed, or roughly 11 deaths every two days
Naloxone training one of many ways to help folks closest to unseen population of opioid users
Kennedy Stewart says a federal election could see the small window of opportunity close on the city’s bid for an exemption from criminal provisions on simple possession of small amounts of drugs
Roughly $56 million, as part of the 2021 provincial budget, will be used to launch the teams
Wednesday’s calls included 48 in the Vancouver Coastal Health region and 51 in Fraser Health
Teena Clipston is learning that help can be hard to find
A record 1,724 people in B.C. died in 2020
The year of the pandemic saw record-high overdose deaths
The recommended amounts for opioids are listed as two grams
Vancouver Fire Capt. Gormick has been appointed to oversee the combined overdose response team
The pandemic has led to increased isolation and a more toxic drug supply
