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The rate of fatal drug overdoses has been rising more rapidly in rural areas for the past decade.

Bringing awareness to programs that help those struggling with substance abuse at PA's capitol Monday.We're talking about syringe service programs.Advocates wit

Scottish charity Hillcrest Futures has submitted a bid to establish a drug checking service in Dundee, aimed at addressing potential contamination of illegal drugs and reducing associated harms. The proposal to establish a drug checking facility is being worked on in partnership with Dundee Alcohol

“Having discovered these documents, department leadership does not support their printing or condone their use,” a Health and Welfare spokesperson said. “If leadership had known, they would not have been approved.”

A Missouri man has been charged with his fifth DUI after officers pulled him over after receiving a report that he threw a dead squirrel over a fence.

A Saskatoon centre that helps homeless people and those living with addictions is reducing its hours because staff can't keep up the growing number of people who need help.

BRUSSELS, April 03, 2024--We Are Innovation, a leading global innovation network, released the 2024 Effective Anti-Smoking Policies Global Index (https://antismoking.global/). The index assesses around 5.5 billion people, nearly 70 percent of the world's population. It offers an analysis of the public policies to eradicate smoking in 69 countries across four regions. The Index delves into the intricacies of alternative nicotine products, scrutinizing aspects such as regulatory frameworks, p...

It’s that time of year when we celebrate our local public health system. And, whether you consider yourself and the work you do as public health or not, the theme

For the last several years, Saskatoon's safe-consumption site has been open every day 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. As of May 1, the facility won't be open past 4 p.m.

Business coalition calls for action after auditor general’s investigation