Drugs Archives

What a Mexican drug kingpin’s death means for Canada

We spoke with an expert to understand what the killing of one of Mexico’s most powerful drug leaders means for Canadians

New data show naloxone doses have increased over time. Experts say naloxone is safe — but intervening after an overdose is critical.

Like Canada, Portugal offers harm reduction services. But its holistic approach to care has kept them from becoming as politicized

Portugal decriminalized drugs. But it also set up commissions to discourage people from using drugs. Here’s how they work

If you look at what decriminalization can and should look like, it is easy to understand why B.C.’s pilot project failed

Experts say Canada adopted Portugal’s language of decriminalization, but not the system features that made it a success

The Carney government maintains the status quo on drug policy. Experts say complacency will kill more Canadians

Liberal critics take aim at nicotine product restrictions they view as paternalistic

Ukraine is using ketamine therapy to help Ukrainian veterans heal from PTSD, while Canada struggles to translate its expertise into care

Governments see alcohol as a cash cow, but health policy experts say it is actually a drain on public coffers