The latest news articles featuring BC Centre on Substance Use.
Does CERB play a part in record overdose numbers?
June 12, 2020 | CKNW - The Lynda Steele Show
We had calls and are hearing comments from people that income assistance is responsible for overdose deaths in BC. We chat with Dr. Lindsey Richardson about this conversation, Research scientist at BC Centre on Substance Use Associate Professor at UBC’s Department of Sociology....
Coroner to feds: Take action on B.C. overdose epidemic like with pandemic
June 11, 2020 | National Post
VANCOUVER — British Columbia has recorded the highest number of illicit drug overdose deaths in a single month, prompting the chief coroner to say the federal government should take bold action on the overdose epidemic as it has done with the COVID-19 pandemic. “You can’t help but draw the par...
Cannabis may be a safer alternative for people who use drugs during sex
June 08, 2020 | The Conversation
Not everyone is a fan of rock ‘n’ roll but, for many people, sex and drugs make a great combination. Pairing the two can lead to a highly enjoyable experience, with heightened physical and psychological effects including increased feelings of intimacy, confidence and pleasure. Unfortunately, som...
Drug user launches proposed class action lawsuit over methadone switch
June 05, 2020 | CBC News - BC
A drug user “forced” to switch to a reformulated methadone treatment introduced in British Columbia six years ago has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the provincial government, the college of pharmacists and a pharmaceutical company. Laura Shaver was among an estimated 18,0...
Opioid overdoses on the rise in Canada during COVID-19 pandemic
May 29, 2020 | Reuters
TORONTO (Reuters) – Canada’s opioid-related deaths have been rising since the coronavirus pandemic began, the country’s chief public health officer said on Friday. Theresa Tam highlighted British Columbia, Canada’s westernmost province and the epicenter of the country’s overdose crisis...
