Events

3rd Annual Corey Zwicker Memorial Washer Toss in support of GPDOTS a huge success!

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The 3rd Annual Corey Zwicker Memorial Washer Toss took place on July 18th 2015 and raised $1000 for GPDOTS advocacy! Family and friends played in the washer toss tournament, then partied into the evening with DJ Darren Doucette. The perfect day finished off with Corey Zwicker’s memorial fireworks. GPDOTS would like to thank Corey Zwickers family… Continue reading 3rd Annual Corey Zwicker Memorial Washer Toss in support of GPDOTS a huge success!

Radio Interviews

Amy Graves discusses current events related to Rx drug use, addiction, and the pharmaceutical industry – Sheldon Macleod Show – News957

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Letters To Government

GPDOTS Letter of concern – Pharmaceutical marketing and their conflicts of interest in Canada

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On June 21st, 2015 GPDOTS board of directors wrote our Federal and Provincial Ministers of Health a letter of concern regarding pharmaceutical marketing and their conflicts of interest in Canada. Please click here to view our letter <—– We encourage the public to share our letter and contact your Federal and Provincial Ministers of Health to… Continue reading GPDOTS Letter of concern – Pharmaceutical marketing and their conflicts of interest in Canada

Ideas to think about

Do not let RX drug drop off day mislead you

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Prescription Drug Drop Off Day is fast approaching. In the past GPDOTS has supported different take back day initiatives. When this became a national initiative and  Partnership for Drug Free Canada started funding the Rx drug take back day the messaging seemed to change in a direction myself and other group members feel is misleading. Examples… Continue reading Do not let RX drug drop off day mislead you

Video

Chris Cull’s documentary “Inspire” – CTV News Atlantic interview and movie trailer

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  See the full movie trailer below  

Letters from the Public · Uncategorized

Kody Cook, another young Nova Scotian lost to RX drugs

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On June 24, 2014, my youngest son, Kody Cook, died from an accidental overdose of methadone and clonazepam. Kody was just 20 years old. Kody left behind family and many friends. Our lives have been shattered by this loss. Kody had an unforgettable smile and a great sense of humor. He was a loving, kind,… Continue reading Kody Cook, another young Nova Scotian lost to RX drugs