August 22, 2017
Global News
A new study reveals Peterborough and the Kawarthas continue to rank among the highest in the province when it comes to the number of people with opioid prescriptions, and health officials say that's a cause for concern.
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"The Peterborough Drug Strategy team consists of leaders in the community, individuals in the health field and members of the Peterborough Police Service and beyond. They have been working on a drug strategy to put naloxone kits in the hands of more people in the community to help prevent overdoses and death."
“There are a number of places where you can get (naloxone) kits, and what I would hope is that we can de-stigmatize the solution to saving lives,” she said. “Destigmatization saves lives and people need not be embarrassed or uncomfortable about seeking out a naloxone kit for their home.” - Donna Rogers, Fourcast (PDS Pillar Partner)
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