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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.
Health Headlines Commentary for May 31, 2019 Source: More Canadians hospitalized for alcohol and drugs than heart attacks, strokes: study Reference: Common Challenges, Shared PrioritiesMeasuring Access to Home and Community Care and to Mental Health and Addictions Services in Canada
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Toronto’s chief medical officer calls for decriminalization of all drugs for personal use
Health Headlines Commentary for July 10, 2018 Source: Toronto’s chief medical officer calls for decriminalization of all drugs for personal use
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Observational study cannot prove cannabis use reduces opioid overdose deaths
Health Headlines Commentary for October 17, 2017 Source: Colorado officials skeptical about new study’s finding that legal marijuana reduced opioid deaths Reference: Recreational Cannabis Legalization and Opioid-Related Deaths in Colorado, 2000–2015
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Health Canada moves to them over-the-counter non-prescription codeine sales
Health Headlines Commentary for September 12, 2017 Source: Health Canada moves to ban non-prescription codeine sales
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Bill and I talk about fentanyl overdose and some solutions to the opioid crisis
Health Headlines Commentary for August 21, 2017
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Survey cannot prove causality between teen concussions and drug abuse
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 27, 2014 Source: Teens with history of concussion more likely to use drugs, alcohol: study Reference: Substance Use and Related Harms Among Adolescents With and Without Traumatic Brain Injury
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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford announces he will enter rehab
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 1, 2014
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Fentanyl abuse in Ottawa teens reported
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 15, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: Community shocked after Fentanyl abuse blamed in death of Manotick teen
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Club Drug Use Carries Uncertain Risks
When discussing the potential side effects of drugs, risks must be viewed within a realistic context. Indeed, my last column on Ecstasy, or MDMA, and today’s on GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate), Rohypnol (flunitrazepam) and ketamine, contain information that is factually correct.