The latest news articles featuring BC Centre on Substance Use.
Could cannabis help crack cocaine addicts kick the habit?
May 31, 2017 | NewScientist
COMPONENTS of cannabis might help those addicted to crack cocaine to quit. Such people may find it easier to curb their usage or give up entirely when they take some form of cannabis, suggests a small study that builds on similar results from research in rodents. “This is a promising development t...
B.C. painkiller overdoses spiked 97% to nearly five killed a day in April
May 31, 2017 | Metro News
“It’s so demoralizing,” admitted Leslie McBain, whose son Jordan, 25, died of an illicit drug overdose three years ago. “And it’s just getting worse.” British Columbia’s painkiller overdose epidemic has reached new grim records Wednesday, after newly released data showed its death ...
Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction Provides Update on the Joint Statement of Action to Address the Opioid Crisis
May 31, 2017 | Newswire
OTTAWA, May 31, 2017 /CNW/ – The ongoing opioid crisis in Canada continues to affect communities in many parts of the country. Addressing the crisis demands a whole-of-society response, from a variety of sectors, to truly understand the roots of the issue and to respond effectively. Last ...
New online addiction training program launched
May 30, 2017 | UBC
The BC Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU) has launched a new online training course to help B.C. health care professionals identify and treat substance use disorders. The Online Addiction Medicine Diploma will help ensure providers have access to evidence-based education to help improve care across t...
What you need to know about naloxone
May 29, 2017 | Vancouver Sun
If drug users overdose on substances containing fentanyl or other opioids like heroin, methadone and morphine, naloxone can reverse overdose effects. The medication does not work for other drugs like speed, PCP and ketamine. Naloxone can be obtained in B.C. without a prescription. Schools that have...
