Overflow crowd at meeting about proposed-drug use facility in Woodstock

London Free Press
A public meeting Tuesday about a proposed supervised drug-use site in Woodstock attracted a crowd that packed the council chamber at city hall and spilled over into a hall and adjoining room. Read More
Opioids, Southwestern Public Health, Woodstock

Patients of safer drug supply program report fewer overdoses, better health

London Free Press
Patients of a safer opioid supply program in London report less use of street drugs and fewer overdoses, a study released Thursday concludes. Read More
London Intercommunity Health Centre, Opioid overdoses, Opioids

London doctor rips 'unfounded anecdotes' about safe drug supply programs

London Free Press
A leading Ontario drug researcher and a London streetfront doctor are firing back at a recent surge of criticism – echoed by a city councillor and the leader of the Conservative party – about safer opioid supply programs. Read More
London Intercommunity Health Centre, Opioids

'Very toxic' fentanyl circulating in Oxford County: officials

London Free Press
The health unit for Oxford County and Woodstock police are warning of "toxic" fentanyl circulating in the community after a spike in overdose calls during the last few weeks. Read More
Elgin County, Fentanyl, Opioid overdoses, Opioids, Oxford County, Southwestern Public Health, Woodstock
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