opioids

Alberta opioid data shows drop in deaths, overdoses—but some are dying more than others | Globalnews.ca

David Bale6 hours ago013 mins

Drug-poisoning deaths in Alberta have dropped nearly 40 per cent since 2023, according to data from the provincial government. But a deeper look is needed to understand the full picture, harm reduction advocates say. Angie Staines, the founder of 4B Harm Reduction Society in Edmonton, said there is a significant divide in the quality of the drug…

FDA OK’s painkiller designed to end opioids’ addiction and overdose risk

David Bale1 week ago06 mins

Washington — Federal officials on Thursday approved a new type of pain drug designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications like Vicodin and OxyContin. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it approved Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ pill, Journavx, for short-term pain that often follows surgery or injuries. It’s the first…

Class-action lawsuit targeting opioid manufacturers certified by B.C. Supreme Court | Globalnews.ca

David Bale2 weeks ago04 mins

Descrease article font size Increase article font size B.C.’s attorney general says the B.C. Supreme Court has certified the province’s class-action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors. Niki Sharma says B.C. can now proceed as a representative plaintiff on behalf of other Canadian governments with the litigation aimed at recovering the costs of treating opioid-related…