overdose

Mental health minister says ‘safer supply’ drug concerns rooted in ‘stigma and fear’

Mental health minister says ‘safer supply’ drug concerns rooted in ‘stigma and fear’

Feb 22, 2024 | 9:13am
Canada’s mental health and addictions minister believes fear and stigma are driving criticism of the government’s decision to support prescribing pharmaceuticals to drug users to combat the country’s overdose crisis. Ya’ara Saks attributes growing pushback to most harm reduction strategies — including federal funding for what are referred to as safer supply programs and the […]
Naloxone resistant fentanyl could be circulating in Saskatchewan

Naloxone resistant fentanyl could be circulating in Saskatchewan

Dec 12, 2023 | 8:51pm
The RCMP are warning there is a dangerous strain of fentanyl circulating in Southern Saskatchewan, particularly in the Swift Current and Moose Jaw areas.  The biggest concern is this strain could be resistant to but may be resistant to naloxone, a fast-acting drug used to temporarily reverse the effects of overdoses caused by opioids. Police […]
Saskatchewan Court of Appeal overturns conviction for man who responded to overdose

Saskatchewan Court of Appeal overturns conviction for man who responded to overdose

Sep 16, 2023 | 10:10am
Saskatchewan’s top court has overturned the conviction of a man sent to jail for weapons possession after it found his rights were violated under a federal law that prevents someone from being arrested for drug possession while reporting an overdose. Paul Wilson was sentenced to eight years in jail after police found him in possession […]
U of R and AIDS Programs South Saskatchewan launch project to address overdose deaths

U of R and AIDS Programs South Saskatchewan launch project to address overdose deaths

Sep 1, 2023 | 9:19am
The most recent Saskatchewan Coroners’ Report noted 92 confirmed and 199 suspected drug toxicity deaths in the province as of August 1. A collaborative project between the University of Regina and AIDS Programs South Saskatchewan Inc. (APSS) aims to change the statistics and the lives of the people behind them. “Project Reportneedles.ca” will map discarded […]

One person dies of suspected overdose at City Hall tent encampment

Jul 19, 2023 | 10:32am

The Regina Police Service says that one person has died from a suspected overdose at the City Hall tent encampment this morning. Shortly before 5:45 a.m., police were called to a report of an overdose. When police arrived, EMS was on the scene with a deceased adult female. Police said they are working with the […]

SHA reminds residents of available addiction and recovery services

Jun 20, 2023 | 1:40pm

The City of Regina is on pace to see a record number of drug-related deaths. The City has seen 55 overdose deaths through the end of April. That number is on pace to break 2021’s 164 record deaths by one. The 55 deaths through the first four months also mark the most the RPS has […]

Regina closing in on third straight year of triple-digit overdose deaths

Sep 28, 2022 | 11:50am

Regina looks like it will hit triple digits in overdose deaths once again. According to the August Board of Police Commissioners report, nine more people died due to apparent overdose deaths bringing the City’s total to 84 on the year. That number is one more than last year’s record-breaking year. The City is on pace […]

Province notes International Overdose Awareness Day

Aug 31, 2022 | 3:19pm

It’s International Overdose Awareness Day. Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Everett Hindley said in a news release that the day is an opportunity to remind people who use drugs, their family, and the public of the resources available to reduce the risk of an overdose… or potentially save the life of someone who is […]

Regina Police Service drug overdose concerns continue

Dec 4, 2021 | 7:04am

The Regina Police Service is asking the public to be aware of the dangers of fentanyl and other drugs. In November, EMS was transferred to 231 calls for drug overdoses, with Regina Police being dispatched for 28 of those calls, with 18 of them being fatal. That is an increase from the 19 apparent overdoes […]

Saskatchewan NDP Calls for Action on Overdose Crisis

Mar 9, 2021 | 3:45pm

Official Opposition Leader Ryan Meili is calling on the Sask. Party government to take responsibility for the overdose crisis that is taking lives at an unprecedented rate in Saskatchewan. “The overdose crisis is spiraling out of control while Scott Moe and the Sask. Party ignore this public health emergency,” said Meili. “This is costing lives […]

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