Federal Government asking pharma to stop marketing opioids June 27, 2018June 29, 2018Dr. Barry Dworkin Health Headlines Commentary for June 27, 2018 [display_podcast] Source: Ottawa asks drug companies to stop marketing opioids Related posts: New opioid prescribing rules will hep physicians reduce opioid use. Opioid crisis adding more burdens to Canadian healthcare system Opioid death rate in the US has reduced average life expectancy 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. marketingopioids