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Cocaine use rising in Canada, new data suggests, as researchers link stimulants to drug deaths

StatsCan report shows overall rise in wastewater levels Lauren Pelley · CBC News · Posted: Nov 02, 2023 1:00 AM PDT | Last Updated: 10 hours ago More Canadians are using stimulants such as cocaine, new federal data suggests, and experts warn the trend is contributing to a high percentage of drug-related deaths. In most municipalities studied, cocaine levels … Continued

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Sunshine Earth Labs Provides Corporate Update

VICTORIA, BC, March 2, 2023 Cision News Wire‍ Sunshine Earth Labs Ltd. (“Sunshine Labs” or the “Company”) a Canadian-based biosciences company that aims to bring a safer supply of drugs to the global market, has published a corporate update highlighting the progress that has been made since receiving its Health Canada Dealer’s License for Psilocybin … Continued

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Illicit drugs killing First Nations people at 5 times the rate of B.C.’s general population

Brenna Owen · The Canadian Press Indigenous people, especially women, are dying from toxic drugs at disproportionately high rates in British Columbia as the overdose crisis continues “unabated,” nearly seven years after the province first declared a public health emergency, said the top doctor for the First Nations Health Authority. Dr. Nel Wieman, the acting … Continued

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Mythbusting with Sunshine Labs

Innovative solutions are crucial to addressing the complex challenges surrounding the overdose crisis, and Sunshine Labs hopes to be a beacon of evidence-based progress in the area of Safer Supply. However, There are some misconceptions about us that we want to acknowledge and clarify. In this article, we will challenge these myths, shedding light on … Continued

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Destigmatizing Substance Use Disorders

What does “PWUD” Mean? PWUD is an acronym of “People Who Use Drugs.” This term is used in discussions and studies concerning drug use, addiction, and harm reduction. It acknowledges the humanity and complexity of individuals dealing with substance use disorders (SUD) and highlights the need for compassionate approaches to addressing these issues. This term … Continued

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Cocaine as a Safe Supply Medical Intervention

The scope and breadth of the opioid crisis and the unfathomable numbers of opioid deaths seen across the continent, has forced a shift in how scientists, medical professionals and politicians have viewed substitution therapy and specifically “safe supply.” The recent successes and broader acceptance of heroin, hydromorphone, and fentanyl safe supply programs have experts now … Continued

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Barriers Faced by First Nations People in Accessing Support

‍First Nations communities in Canada have long grappled with the impact of substance use disorder (SUD), which have been exacerbated by ongoing barriers to accessing necessary support services. Intergenerational trauma and the legacy of residential schools looms large in understanding the challenges faced by Indigenous individuals  seeking help for substance abuse. Shedding light on the … Continued

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Substance Use and ADHD: What is the Link?

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It affects both children and adults, often impairing various aspects of daily function. Undiagnosed ADHD can lead people to seek coping mechanisms to manage their symptoms, which sometimes involves self-medication through substance use. Undiagnosed ADHD is a significant concern … Continued

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Safer Supply Success Stories

The opioid crisis has been a growing public health concern for many years, with countless lives lost to drug overdose. In recent years, however, there has been a growing movement towards a safer supply of drugs. This approach seeks to provide those who use drugs with a safe and regulated source of drugs, rather than … Continued

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