The crisis of overdose deaths in British Columbia is a multifaceted and complex issue. British Columbia has taken a pioneering role in addressing this crisis by establishing the first supervised injection sites in North America, implementing widespread access to opiate replacement therapy, making safer supply available through physicians, and decriminalizing the possession of small quantities … Continued
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The Role of Diacetylmorphine in the Safer Supply Response to the Toxic Drug Crisis The ongoing toxic drug crisis has claimed thousands of lives due to an unpredictable illegal drug supply contaminated with highly potent synthetic opioids like fentanyl. One approach that shows promise in reducing overdoses and other harms is providing a safer supply … Continued
CBC News · Posted: Feb 01, 2024 Lisa Lapointe says significant policy change at all levels of government is needed to save lives. Since she became B.C.’s chief coroner in February 2011, Lisa Lapointe has seen a lot change. In 2016, the province declared a public health emergency over drug poisoning deaths. In 2023, B.C. decriminalized the possession of … Continued
Marking a historic first for Europe, the European Union has funded research into psychedelic therapy as part of its Horizon Europe programme. Published on 24th January 2024 By Stephanie Price The EU has awarded €6.5 million to a consortium of 19 partners from nine different European countries for a clinical trial – the PsyPal trial. The … Continued
Sassafras: the Root of MDMA Sassafras, a plant native to Eastern North America and Asia, has long been known for its medicinal properties. Among the Kituwah (Aniyvwiya) people of the Southeastern US, it serves as a traditional remedy to treat skin conditions, fevers, and urinary issues. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Asian varieties of Sassafras are … Continued
VICTORIA, BC, Feb. 21, 2023 /CNW/ – Sunshine Earth Labs Ltd. (“Sunshine Labs” or “Sunshine”) a Canadian-based biosciences company that aims to provide harm reduction products to the global market, is thrilled to announce its exclusive distribution agreement with PharmaPac, a U.S. national point-of-care medication dispensing solutions provider. Under this exclusive agreement, Waxed International, a subsidiary … Continued
Coca has been used as a medicine for over 4000 years in what is now Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia. Often misunderstood due to its association with illicit substances, coca offers numerous benefits beyond its popular reputation. From traditional medicine to modern nutraceuticals, the coca leaf has several applications. The coca plant has potential for enormous … Continued
VICTORIA, BC, Dec. 7, 2023 /CNW/ – Sunshine Earth Labs Ltd. (“Sunshine Labs” or the “Company”), a Canadian-based biosciences company that aims to provide harm reduction products to the global market, today announced that it is launching a non-brokered private placement (the “Offering”) for proceeds of up to C$2,500,000, which Offering is not subject to a minimum raise. The … Continued
VICTORIA, BC, Dec. 7, 2023 /CNW/ – Sunshine Earth Labs Ltd. (“Sunshine Labs” or “Sunshine”), a Canadian-based biosciences company that aims to provide harm reduction products to the global market, today announced it has entered into a supply agreement with Optimi Health Corp. (“Optimi”), a leading end-to-end drug researcher and formulator licensed by Health Canada. Under terms of … Continued
The Canadian Press, Dec 01, 2022 B.C. chief coroner Lisa Lapointe speaks during a press conference in the press gallery at the Legislature in Victoria, Monday, Nov. 1, 2021. Lapointe says the increased toxicity and variability of street drugs has created an environment where everyone who uses substances is at risk. PHOTO BY CHAD HIPOLITO /THE … Continued
VICTORIA, BC, March 3, 2023 /CNW/ Sunshine Earth Labs Ltd. (“Sunshine Labs” or the “Company”) retracts the previous corporate update distributed on March 2, 2023 and provides the amended update below. NOTE: Sunshine Labs is licensed by Health Canada to conduct the following regulated activities: possession, production, assembling, sale/provision and sending, transportation and delivery with coca leaf, cocaine, … Continued