The Supreme Court will examine the Biden administration’s objection to Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy reorganization on Monday, which includes a provision that shields the Sackler family from liability in future lawsuits. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill bankruptcy case, with its reach being tied to the nationwide harm from the opioid crisis and the role that Purdue, a …
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 5, 2023 2:29 pm Updated October 5, 2023 2:35 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Quebec government has introduced a bill that would allow it to join a proposed class-action lawsuit against more than 40 pharmaceutical companies accused of downplaying the harmful effects of …
According to Chantal Vallerand, the executive director of Drug Free Kids Canada (DFKC), many parents underestimate the immediate threat of substance addiction and overdosing to their children. However, recent studies indicate a growing crisis in this area. As students prepare to return to school, where peer influence is high, prevention organizations are urging parents, caregivers, …
The U.S. Department of Justice has requested the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene and prevent Purdue Pharma from proceeding with a bankruptcy settlement that shields the Sackler family owners from lawsuits. An appeals court had previously denied a proposed delay, allowing Purdue to move forward with its bankruptcy plan that was approved in May. The …
Decrease article font size Increase article font size Alberta Premier Danielle Smith criticizes the federal government for failing in its jurisdiction, particularly Indigenous healthcare. The premier expresses frustration at Ottawa’s interference in provincial affairs instead of focusing on its own responsibilities. During the annual premiers’ conference in Winnipeg, Smith emphasizes the need for better support …
Bags of heroin, some laced with fentanyl, are displayed before a press conference at the office of the New York Attorney General regarding a major drug bust, Sept. 23, 2016. Drew Angerer | Getty Images The Biden administration has unveiled a comprehensive plan on Tuesday, aiming to address the increasing menace of fentanyl mixed with …
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 10, 2023 1:09 pm Decrease article font size Increase article font size Ottawa police report a significant increase in drug overdoses over the weekend in the nation’s capital city. The Ottawa Police Service responded to 19 drug-related overdoses on Saturday and an additional three on Sunday morning. Emergency …
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 14, 2023 2:11 pm Decrease article font size Increase article font size British Columbia has announced universal coverage for opioid agonist treatments, making it the first province in Canada to do so. This coverage will be available to all B.C. residents with an active medical services plan, according …