Dr. Barry Dworkin

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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.

    May 31, 2019

    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

  • Toronto’s chief medical officer calls for decriminalization of all drugs for personal use

    July 10, 2018

    Health Headlines Commentary for July 10, 2018 Source: Toronto’s chief medical officer calls for decriminalization of all drugs for personal use  

  • Observational study cannot prove cannabis use reduces opioid overdose deaths

    October 17, 2017

    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  

  • Health Canada moves to them over-the-counter non-prescription codeine sales

    September 12, 2017

    Health Headlines Commentary for September 12, 2017 Source: Health Canada moves to ban non-prescription codeine sales  

  • Bill and I talk about fentanyl overdose and some solutions to the opioid crisis

    August 21, 2017

    Health Headlines Commentary for August 21, 2017  

  • Survey cannot prove causality between teen concussions and drug abuse

    November 27, 2014

    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

  • Toronto Mayor Rob Ford announces he will enter rehab

    May 1, 2014

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 1, 2014  

  • Fentanyl abuse in Ottawa teens reported

    November 15, 2012

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 15, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: Community shocked after Fentanyl abuse blamed in death of Manotick teen  

  • Club Drug Use Carries Uncertain Risks

    April 25, 2005

    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.

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