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Do not let RX drug drop off day mislead you
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
Chris Cull’s documentary “Inspire” – CTV News Atlantic interview and movie trailer
See the full movie trailer below
Kody Cook, another young Nova Scotian lost to RX drugs
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
The opioid epidemic – So you want to talk about personal responsibility?
In March 2011 I lost my younger brother Josh to an accidental overdose of hydromorphone. I started raising awareness regarding the prescription drug epidemic, more specifically opioids in my local community. This was the birth of Get Prescription Drugs off the Street (GPDOTS) and began my mission to bring awareness, education, and accountability to the… Continue reading The opioid epidemic – So you want to talk about personal responsibility?
Amy Graves and Trine Lise Good discuss her formal complaint against the RCMP NS with Rick Howe – News 957, Jan 7th 2015
GPDOTS returns from the Fed Up Rally in Washington DC
Get Prescription Drugs off the Street Society recently returned from the Fed Up Rally in Washington DC which attracted over 1000 fellow advocates demanding a federal response to the opioid addiction and overdose epidemic. GPDOTS was a proud sponsor of the rally which ended with a march in front of the White House. See the… Continue reading GPDOTS returns from the Fed Up Rally in Washington DC
Chris Cull bikes across Canada to raise awareness regarding RX drug abuse – CTV News
Rick Howe and Amy Graves discuss tamper resistant opioids and increased rates of opioid deaths. – News 957
Amy Graves comments on the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition Report on opiate overdoses – Rick Howe News 957
Get Prescription Drugs Off The Street Society 