Tag: nova scotia
Minister Diab dismisses GPDOTS concerns regarding enforcement RX drug investigations
June 23rd 2014 GPDOTS sent a letter to the Nova Scotia Minister of Justice, Lena Diab regarding our concern with overdose death investigation protocol and officer education in prescription drugs. We felt the need to voice our concerns after hearing repeated stories about families who lost loved ones to rx drug overdoses and experienced delays, no… Continue reading Minister Diab dismisses GPDOTS concerns regarding enforcement RX drug investigations
Corey Zwicker Memorial Washer Toss a Huge Success!
July 19th 2014 Sarah Leopold, Corey Zwickers cousin and Kim Zwicker , Corey Zwickers aunt organized a spectacular washer toss tournament in honor of their loved one Corey Zwicker. The event raised $1000.00 for GPDOTS to support our advocacy efforts. GPDOTS would like to thank everyone who came out to the Corey Zwicker Memorial Washer… Continue reading Corey Zwicker Memorial Washer Toss a Huge Success!
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
Joshua Ballard’s Story
When I think of the many memories of Joshua, I can’t help but smile”. “He was the most unique person and just so full of love and life.” Joshua was the third of four children, with an older brother and sister and another younger brother. A happy-go-lucky, boisterous child, he grew into a teen and… Continue reading Joshua Ballard’s Story
Why do we need a Prescription Drug Drop off Day?
Why do we need a Prescription Drug Drop Off Day? I believe that is the real question that should be asked. Why is there a need for people to empty their medicine cabinets once a year and turn over thousands of unused prescription medications? Could it be that physicians are over prescribing or prescribing unnecessary… Continue reading Why do we need a Prescription Drug Drop off Day?
CBC covers Leah Bordages court date and rx drug drop off day.
Prescription Drug Drop-off Day – Nova Scotia – Saturday, May 10, 2014.
Prescription Drop-off Initiatives These initiatives aim to reduce the harms associated with certain prescription drugs (e.g., opioids, sedative-hypnotics, stimulants) by: Promoting both the safe storage and disposal of prescription, over-the-counter and other drugs; Reducing the amount of these drugs available in people’s homes for possible diversion and accidental poisonings; Identifying unused medications to inform prescribing… Continue reading Prescription Drug Drop-off Day – Nova Scotia – Saturday, May 10, 2014.
Get Prescription Drugs Off The Street Society 