opioid

Chief coroner reports 2 opioid-related deaths in the NWT

A recent toxicology report by the chief coroner confirms two deaths in the territory as a result fentanyl. Fentanyl is a powerful opioid and Health Canada writes even a few grains can be enough to kill someone. According to a press release, the deaths occurred in two separate communities in…


Easier to use Naloxone kits available across NWT

Intranasal Naloxone is now available in clinics, pharmacies, health centres and hospitals in all 33 communities in the Northwest Territories. Naloxone is used to counteract the effects of an opioid overdose in emergency situations. While injectable Naloxone kits have been available since 2016. The new kits include a nasal spray….