June 21, 2019 Addiction Our odd “moderate” flu season still caused considerable harm. Non smokers who start vaping are at risk of harm despite the misconception that it is a safe practice.
May 31, 2019 Addiction The number of hospitalizations for alcohol and other drugs have overtaken those for heart attacks and stroke. Mental health issues are a significant contributing factor and needs to be addressed.
April 26, 2019 Addiction Providing a safe prescribed and monitored source of opioids can help reduce the risk of drug overdoses by reducing the need to seek street-available drugs. It has the potential to add some normalcy into a life.
April 22, 2019 Addiction Smoking cessation requires a multi-pronged approach including the use of adequate nicotine replacement.
April 1, 2019 Addiction Study looking at effects of grocery store sales of alcohol on emergency dept visits should lead to more questions and further evaluation
March 27, 2019 Addiction Life-threatening emergencies like heart attack or stroke get immediate care as they should. Why are people suffering from drug addiction who are at high risk of harm or death treated differently with limited resources to save their lives?
February 22, 2019 Addiction Legal heroin access proposed as an adjunct to harm reduction programs to reduce risk of opioid overdose.
February 21, 2019 Addiction Inconsistency of alcohol policies across Canada reviewed in recent report