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03/25/2022
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By Arsenio Toledo
Canada mulls giving drug users a “safe supply” of illicit substances
A leading minister in the government of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is advocating giving drug users a “safe supply” of hard drugs. Trudeau’s government initially considered to decriminalize all hard drugs, including heroin and cocaine, under the belief that removing almost all consequences for illicit drug use would solve the addiction crisis. But according […]
02/20/2022
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By Arsenio Toledo
Arrival of COVID-19 stimulus checks fueled a surge in opioid overdose deaths
A new study has found that Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) stimulus checks “significantly” contributed to the increase in deaths caused by opioid overdoses in the United States. The study, entitled “COVID-19 economic impacts and opioid overdose deaths,” has been peer-reviewed and is set to be published in the International Journal of Drug Policy in April. It was released […]
02/10/2022
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By Arsenio Toledo
Biden’s DOJ mulls opening “safe injection sites” for drug users, where federal officials will watch them shoot up with heroin and meth
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is considering opening supervised “safe injection sites” for users of illegal drugs like heroin, crack cocaine, crystal methamphetamine and other illicit narcotics. The proposed program is known as the “Harm Reduction Program Grant.” It would provide $30 million to community-based “harm reduction services,” such as the opening of safe injection sites where […]
09/06/2021
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By Arsenio Toledo
“Safe injection room” for addicts in Melbourne opposed by local businesses
The City Council of Melbourne, Australia, has voted to open a second “safe injection room” in the heart of Melbourne’s central business district (CBD). This has stirred up controversy with business owners fearing that the safe injection room will be a “catastrophic” honeypot for drug addicts to flock to. These business owners have strongly criticized the city council for supporting a […]
11/01/2019
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By Arsenio Toledo
Research reveals link between opioid misuse among older people and higher suicide risk
A study led by researchers from the University at Albany revealed a concerning finding: Older adults who have a history of nonmedical prescription opioid use (NMPOU) are at a higher risk of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts. The study, which included over 38 thousand adults, found that those who misused oxycodone, morphine, hydrocodone, or fentanyl were 71 […]
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