Overdose Crisis

Overdose Crisis

Key findings from inquest into UVic student’s on-campus death

Robyn Bell
May 16, 2025

The inquest finished this week, with the jury making 10 recommendations to prevent similar deaths.

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Looking back on nearly a decade of the toxic drug crisis in BC

Robyn Bell
April 15, 2025

It's been nine years since the provincial health emergency was declared and there doesn't seem to be an end in sight.

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'Not properly cared for': independent review of UVic student's death identifies failures

Robyn Bell
April 3, 2025

The report makes 18 recommendations to improve the school's response to overdoses and prevent them from occurring

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Brain injuries an emerging epidemic amid the opioid crisis

Robyn Bell
July 22, 2024

UVic and Island researchers are working with politicians locally and federally to address the overlooked crisis

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BC announces new drug guidelines for provincial universities in response to UVic teen’s death

Robyn Bell
July 10, 2024

Schools must provide easily accessible naloxone, text alerts on toxic drugs, and clear rules about responding to emergencies.

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'Excited and relieved': Victoria safe supply project receives federal funding for 3 more years

By Brishti Basu
February 3, 2021

The program has reported improved physical and mental health among participants

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Lifesaving drug test not available to users on Vancouver Island

By Brishti Basu
December 8, 2020

Fentanyl test strips are approved for use at home—but you can only get them in Vancouver and the BC Interior, baffling experts

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BC sets new record for overdose deaths

By Cameron Welch
July 17, 2020

Only halfway through 2020, and overdose deaths have already dwarfed the total for all of 2019