'Epipen for Addicts' Proposed to Fight Prescription Drug Problem

'Epipen for addicts' proposed to fight prescription drug problem
According to statistics obtained by CBC Hamilton from the Drug and Alcohol Treatment Information System, admission rates for local opioid withdrawal programs are now the second highest in the province, behind northern Ontario. In 2002, one in 10 people …
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Coachella festival's 'secret weapon' creates unique vibe
That comes partly from Tollett's bond with artists and musicians like the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Perry Farrell of Jane's Addiction and Bob Forrest of Thelonious Monster, who had their own dreams of creating an alternative nation. "He's taken something …
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Jack Knox: Seize phones of distracted drivers? It's not that easy
If texting or talking behind the wheel is as big a problem as they say, killing more people than drunk driving, then take away the phones of repeat offenders. Alas, it's not that easy, which … Ontario is looking at escalating penalties that would top …
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Zoning bylaw amendment approval expected
Port Hope council is poised to approve a zoning bylaw amendment to permit the development of a “treatment centre” for men recovering from drug and / or alcohol addiction on the former site of the Hillcrest Inn and Spa on Dorset Street West at the …
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